turtleneck

/ˌtʌrdlˈnɛk/
/ˈtʌtəlnɛk/
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Other forms: turtlenecks

Definitions of turtleneck
  1. noun
    a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
    synonyms: polo-neck, turtle
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    type of:
    T-shirt, jersey, tee shirt
    a close-fitting pullover shirt
    jumper, sweater
    a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
Pronunciation
US
/ˌtʌrdlˈnɛk/
UK
/ˈtʌtəlnɛk/
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