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Definition of Turtleneck

1. Noun. A sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar.

Definition of Turtleneck

1. Noun. (American English) A high, close-fitting collar, turned back on itself and covering all or most of the neck, on a sweater or similar garment. ¹

2. Noun. (American English) A turtleneck sweater. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Turtleneck

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Turtleneck

Literary usage of Turtleneck

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Bonfire of the Vanities by Tom Wolfe (1888)
"He opened the door, and there were Martin and Goldberg and, between them, a powerfully built young black man in a turtleneck jersey with his hands behind ..."

2. Eagles of the RAF: The World War II Eagle Squadrons by Philip D. Caine (1994)
"I usually had my "Irving Jacket," which was a heavy lined jacket to keep warm and I often wore a pullover turtleneck sweater, especially in the winter, ..."

3. Costa Rica by Bruce Conord, June Conord (2006)
"Put on your mock turtleneck and mingle with San Jose's eclectic elite. Amon Plaza Cafe (Av. 11 & Calle 3, $$). Under a large overhang up from the street, ..."

4. Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot by James B. Stockdale (1995)
"He was not of my generation; he was a younger man with a modish haircut and a turtleneck sweater under an expensive sport coat. I sighed to myself, ..."

5. A Departure from the Script: A Novel by Rochelle Hollander Schwab (2002)
""Well, that's easily remedied," she said, laughing, and as if by magic her turtleneck was off, revealing her breasts, small and high on her chest, ..."

6. Daily Language Review by Richard H Williams, Laurie Williams, Marilyn Evans, Evan-Moor Corporation (1998)
"He a red turtleneck and black pants. war wore 2. Our lemonade stand made a ten dollar 3. Albert 4. There were 5. Which wade weighed eight ate profit prophet ..."

7. How to Do Plays With Children by Jo Ellen Moore, Leslie Tryon, Ginny Hall, Betsy Franco-Feeney (1994)
"Glue or staple the chin strap to the container and trim with the same ribbon you used on the pants. The page should wear a plain turtleneck T-shirt. ..."

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