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turtleneck

Syllabification: (tur·tle·neck)
Pronunciation: /ˈtərtlˌnek/

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Definition of turtleneck

noun

  • a high, close-fitting, turned-over collar on a garment, typically a shirt or sweater: [as modifier]:a turtleneck sweater
  • a shirt or sweater with a high, close-fitting, turned-over collar.

Derivatives

turtlenecked

adjective

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Definition of turtleneck in the British & World English dictionary