horse collar
The term "horse collar" has distinct meanings in equestrian equipment and American football, with each usage having specific implications and rules.
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Definition
B2Equestrian
(technical)A padded harness that fits around a horse's neck and shoulders to distribute the load when pulling a cart or plow.
Example
- The farmer adjusted the horse collar before attaching the plow.
B2American Football
(sports, informal)An illegal tackle where a player grabs the inside collar of an opponent's shoulder pads or jersey to pull them down.
Example
- The player was penalized for a horse-collar tackle during the game.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "horse collar":
head collardog collarhorse blanketneck yokehorse and hattockled horse