machine part

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit n

a machine part that carries something else

a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part

n a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over n (zoology) an encircling band or marking around the neck of any animal n anything worn or placed about the neck n a short ring fastened over a rod or shaft to limit, guide, or secure a machine part n the stitching that forms the rim of a shoe or boot n a band of leather or rope that is placed around an animal's neck as a harness or to identify it n necklace that fits tightly around a woman's neck n a figurative restraint n the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) v take into custody v seize by the neck or collar v furnish with a collar