turtleneck collar
Definition
Noun: A high, close-fitting collar that folds over and covers most of the neck. It is a style of collar typically found on sweaters, shirts, or dresses.
Usage
The term "turtleneck collar" refers specifically to the collar itself as a garment feature. It describes a tall, tubular collar that is worn turned down, creating a folded, layered look around the neck. * She pulled the turtleneck collar up over her chin to keep warm. * The sweater's defining feature is its thick, ribbed turtleneck collar.
Advanced Usage
- As a defining characteristic: The term is often used to describe the style of a garment by its collar.
- He prefers shirts with a turtleneck collar to mock necks.
Variants and Related Words
- Turtleneck (noun): A garment, typically a sweater, that features a turtleneck collar. This is the more common term for the entire garment.
- She wore a black turtleneck.
- Polo neck (noun, chiefly British): A synonym for a turtleneck collar or garment.
- Mock neck / Mock turtleneck (noun): A collar style that is similar but shorter and does not fold over.
- Turnover collar (noun): A general term for any collar designed to be folded down, of which a turtleneck is a specific, high type.
Synonyms
- Polo neck
- High turnover collar
Antonyms
- V-neck
- Crew neck
- Scoop neck
Noun
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a high close-fitting turnover collar
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