mock turtleneck collar
- noun
- /mɑk ˈtɜrnəˌnɛk ˈkɑlər/
- US
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cuello alto falso
- Many athletic shirts use a mock turtleneck collar to provide added warmth without bulk.
Examples
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The mock turtleneck collar stays in place better than a traditional turtleneck during physical activity.
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He wore a black mock turtleneck collar under his jacket for a stylish look.
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The shirt features a stylish mock turtleneck collar.
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I prefer a mock turtleneck collar for winter wear.
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He wore a black mock turtleneck collar under his jacket for a stylish look.
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Many athletic shirts use a mock turtleneck collar to provide added warmth without bulk.
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The mock turtleneck collar stays in place better than a traditional turtleneck during physical activity.
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Morphology
mock + turtleneck + collar
The phrase combines 'mock' (resembling or imitation), 'turtleneck' (a high, snug collar) and 'collar' (the neckline band), so the meaning—a collar that looks like a turtleneck but is an imitation rather than a folded sweater neck—is directly inferable from the parts. This compositional structure is straightforward and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words should understand it.
Etymology
Mock turtleneck collar comes from a simple picture: it copies a turtleneck, while mock means 'imitation'. Instead of folding over like a full turtleneck, a mock turtleneck collar is sewn to the neckline and stands up, so it looks like a turtleneck but is thinner and stays in place.