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take hold of vs collar

collar vs take hold of

take hold of is not a noun while collar is a noun.

take hold of and collar both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
take hold of No No Yes No
collar Yes No Yes No
As verbs, collar is a hyponym of take hold of; that is, collar is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than take hold of:
  • take hold of: take into your hands deliberately
  • collar: take into custody
Other hyponyms of take hold of include nab, rack, claw, apprehend, arrest, cop, nab, nail, pick up, capture, catch, get, clasp, grip, grab, catch, grab, snap, snatch, snatch up, clench, clinch, grapple, grip.
take hold of (noun) collar (noun)
the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)
a figurative restraint
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
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
take hold of (verb) collar (verb)
take into your hands deliberately take into custody
furnish with a collar
seize by the neck or collar
Difference between take hold of and collar

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