Collar
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The part of an upper garment (shirt, jacket...) that fits around the neck and throat. A decorative band or other fabric around the neckline A chain worn around the neck A similar detachable item Anything that encircles the neck. A band or chain around an animal's neck, used to restrain and/or identifie it. A part of harness designed to distribute the load around the shoulders of a draft animal. Any encircling device or structure. Of or pertaining to a certain category of professions as symbolized by typical clothing; see -collar.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To grab or seize by the collar or neck. To place a collar on, to fit with one. To seize, capture or detain. To preempt, control stringently and exclusively. To arrest. To bind in conversation.
Example sentence: I spent my junior year in Switzerland. On the way back home, I spent some time in England, and I remember going to Hyde Park Corner. And there was a Roman Catholic priest in his collar, standing on a soapbox, preaching the Catholic faith and being heckled by a group. And I thought, 'My goodness.' I thought that was admirable.
Pinch
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To squeeze a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.To steal, usually of something almost trivial or inconsequential.To arrest or capture.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The action of squeezing a small amount of a person's skin and flesh, making it hurt.A small amount of powder or granules, such that the amount could be held between fingertip and thumb tip.An awkward situation of some kind (especially money or social) which is difficult to escape.An organic herbal smoke additive.
Example sentence: Enthusiasm is excitement with inspiration, motivation, and a pinch of creativity.