Meaning & use
Russian turtleneck
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Meaning
nouncountable
A high, close-fitting collar that covers the neck, often associated with Russian style, or a sweater with such a collar.
Grammar: Countable: you can say 'a Russian turtleneck' or 'Russian turtlenecks'.
Patterns
- wear a Russian turtleneck
- a Russian turtleneck sweater
She wore a black Russian turtleneck to the party.
He bought a warm Russian turtleneck for the winter.
Word forms
| plural | Russian turtlenecks |
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Common combinations
- wear a Russian turtleneck
- He likes to wear a Russian turtleneck under his jacket.
- Russian turtleneck sweater
- She knitted a Russian turtleneck sweater for her brother.
- black Russian turtleneck
- The spy in the movie always wore a black Russian turtleneck.
Synonyms and how they differ
- turtleneck
- The general term; 'Russian turtleneck' is more specific and less common.
- roll-neck
- British English for a similar style, but not specifically Russian.
Word family
- turtleneck noun
- A sweater or shirt with a high, close-fitting collar.
Commonly confused: Russian turtleneck or turtleneck?
Russian turtleneck vs turtleneck
'Turtleneck' is the general word; 'Russian turtleneck' refers to a specific style, often with a thicker or differently shaped collar.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'Russian turtleneck' correctly?
Choose one answer.
A Russian turtleneck is an item of clothing, so it can be worn. The other options use it as a vehicle, food, or object to paint, which is not logical.
Make it your own
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