turtleneck
Translation
polo neck, roll-neck
Examples
He wears a black turtleneck in winter.
He wears a black polo neck in winter.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) turtleneck - a type of sweater He wears a black turtleneck in winter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: polo neck, roll-neck
Etymology
From 'turtle' + 'neck,' as the collar resembles a turtle's neck extending from its shell.
Memory Tips
Picture a turtle poking its head out of its shell; the collar looks just like it.