turnback I. \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\noun (-s) Etymology:turn back 1.: coward, quitter 2.: a part (as of a garment) that is turned back < turnback of a hat brim > II. adjective orturned-back\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ Etymology:turn back or turned back, past participle of turn back : folded back on itself < turnback sleeve >