turtleneck

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A high, close-fitting collar, turned back on itself and covering all or most of the neck, on a sweater or similar garment.
  2. Ellipsis of turtleneck sweater.
  3. A foreskin.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

turtleneck turtlenecks turtle neck turtle-neck

Etymology

From turtle + neck.

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