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| lapel |
a front part of a coat or jacket that goes down the chest from the collar and is folded back. |
| leash |
a length of leather, chain, or rope attached to the collar of an animal to keep it under control. [1/2 definitions] |
| necktie |
a strip of cloth worn around the neck, usually by men. A necktie is tucked under the collar of a shirt and knotted at the throat. |
| oxbow |
a wooden collar in the shape of a U that goes around the neck of an ox. It is fastened to a yoke. |
| ruff |
a high, round, stiff collar worn by men and women in the 1500s and 1600s. [2 definitions] |
| shirt |
a piece of clothing for the upper part of the body. Shirts usually open at the front and have a collar and sleeves. |
| tunic |
a short coat with a stiff high collar, worn as part of a uniform by soldiers or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| turtleneck |
a high, snug collar that folds down. Some sweaters have turtlenecks. [2 definitions] |
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