Definition of "turtleneck" []

• A high, tubular, often rolled-down collar that fits closely about the neck. (noun)
• A garment, such as a sweater, that has this type of collar. (noun)

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• "Thought by the Apple faithful to be a symbol of Jobs 'commitment to minimalist functionality, Scientists have established that the turtleneck is in fact a parasitical creature feeding off its host, and in return channeling its brainwaves through Mr Jobs, a symbiotic relationship now thought to have been responsible for the creation of the iPod."
• "The way the cables run up to meet the ribs of the turtleneck is pretty cool."
• "The Joy of Tech has created an hilarious Steve Jobs dressup Flash app -- why should Steve be forced to do yet another MacWorld keynote in turtleneck and jeans?"