turtleneck

tur·tle·neck

T0426900 (tûr′tl-nĕk′)n.1. A high, tubular, often rolled-down collar that fits closely about the neck.2. A garment, such as a sweater, that has this type of collar.

turtleneck

(ˈtɜːtəlˌnɛk) n (Clothing & Fashion) a. a round high close-fitting neck on a sweater or the sweater itselfb. (as modifier): a turtleneck sweater.

tur•tle•neck

(ˈtɜr tlˌnɛk)

n. 1. a high, close-fitting collar, often rolled or turned down, appearing esp. on pullover sweaters. 2. a garment with such a neck, esp. a sweater. [1890–95, Amer.]

turtleneck

A tubular, closefitting, high collar on a sweater or pullover.

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turtleneck - a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collarpolo-neck, turtletee shirt, T-shirt, jersey - a close-fitting pullover shirtsweater, jumper - a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the bodypolo-neck collar, turtleneck collar - a high close-fitting turnover collar

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