noun

turtleneck

turtleneck

He wore a black turtleneck sweater.

He wore a black turtleneck sweater.

This jumper has a turtleneck.

This sweater has a turtleneck.

((a/the)) turtleneck She bought a new turtleneck.

Synonyms: mock neck

A compound of 'turtle' and 'neck', because the high collar resembles a turtle's head and neck emerging from its shell.

Picture a turtle's neck coming out of its shell – the collar looks just like it.

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