turtleneck
Americannoun
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a high, close-fitting collar, often rolled or turned down, appearing especially on pullover sweaters.
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a sweater with such a collar.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of turtleneck
Example Sentences
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Their album which they released last year, Turtleneck and Chain, featured spot-on hip-hop parodies, including the brilliant I Just Had Sex featuring Akon, Jack Sparrow featuring Michael Bolton and I'm on a Boat featuring T-Pain.
From The Guardian • Jun. 13, 2012
This might change with "Turtleneck and Chain," especially after this weekend's mind-blowing performance with Michael Bolton for the "SNL" digital short "Jack Sparrow."
From Salon • May 10, 2011
How Michael Bolton saved Lonely Island from itself Lonely Island's second album, "Turtleneck and Chain," drops today, and I'm actually thinking about buying it.
From Salon • May 10, 2011
Turtleneck sweaters have long been a staple for winter sportsmen, as well as an indispensable part of the beatnik uniform.
From Time Magazine Archive
Turtleneck T shirts are In, but they must be made of synthetics, since cotton is very Out, even for skiing.
From Time Magazine Archive
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