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👔 A folded part 🔄 A place to reverse ↩️ A retreat
turnback

turnback

5.8
A part of clothing folded back on itself
  • noun
  • /ˈtɜrnˌbæk/
  • UK
translation icon : dobladillo
  • She admired the decorative turnback on the collar of her new coat.

Examples

  • The curtain's turnback added a stylish touch to the living room window.

  • The dress featured a delicate turnback at the sleeves, adding an elegant touch.

  • The tailor adjusted the turnback on the jacket's cuffs for a better fit.

  • The turnback on his jacket added a stylish touch.

  • She noticed the turnback of the collar was uneven.

  • The turnback on his shirt allowed for a stylish yet comfortable fit.

  • She admired the turnback hem on the jacket, which gave it a unique design flair.

Synonyms

fold
vsturnback
84 2.4

A bend or crease in rock layers pushed together

is a bent part of material mainly used on garments rather than any crease
revers
vsturnback
  • Archaic
9.9

A turned-back part of a coat or dress that shows the other side of the fabric

is a bent part of material used in many items not only a lapel

Surface Forms

turnback singular
turnbacks plural

Etymology

The word turnback is simply turn + back, like when you fold fabric so the 'back' side shows after you 'turn' it. So a turnback is the folded or turned-over part of clothing or material.