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collar vs nail

nail vs collar

collar and nail both are nouns.

collar and nail both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
collar Yes No Yes No
nail Yes No Yes No
As verbs, collar and nail are synonyms defined as:
  • collar and nail: take into custody
Other synonyms of collar include apprehend, arrest, cop, nab, pick up.
collar (noun) nail (noun)
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) a thin pointed piece of metal that is hammered into materials as a fastener
a figurative restraint horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over a former unit of length for cloth equal to 1/16 of a yard
necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck
a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it
the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot
a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part
anything worn or placed about the neck
(zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal
collar (verb) nail (verb)
take into custody complete a pass
furnish with a collar attach something somewhere by means of nails
seize by the neck or collar take into custody
hit with great force
locate exactly
succeed at easily
succeed in obtaining a position
Difference between collar and nail

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