turtle

/'tə:tl/
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turtle

A turtle basks on a sunny rock by a pond.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A reptile with a bony shell: A turtle is a reptile that has a hard, bony shell covering its body. This shell is part of its skeleton. Turtles can live in water (aquatic turtles, sea turtles) or on land (tortoises).
    • A type of sweater: (Less common) A turtleneck sweater, a garment with a high, close-fitting collar that folds over.

  2. Verb:

    • To hunt for turtles: To catch or search for turtles, often as a job or activity.
    • To capsize or turn over: To turn upside down, especially for a boat.
Usage and Examples
  • Noun (Reptile):
  • Noun (Clothing):
  • Verb (To hunt):
  • Verb (To capsize):
Advanced Usage
  • "To turn turtle": This is an idiom meaning to turn upside down completely.
Variants and Related Words
  • Turtleneck (n): The more common term for the high-collared sweater.
  • Sea turtle (n): A specific type of turtle that lives in the ocean.
  • Snapping turtle (n): A large, freshwater turtle known for its powerful bite.
Synonyms
  • Reptile: (General category)
  • Chelonian: (Scientific term for turtles, tortoises, and terrapins)
  • Capsize, overturn: (For the verb meaning)
Phrasal Verbs / Related Verb Phrases
  • Turtle up: (Informal) To withdraw or hide for protection, like a turtle pulling into its shell.
Related Idioms
  • Turn turtle: To turn upside down.
turtle

A turtle basks on a sunny rock by a pond.

Noun
  1. any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming
  2. a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
Verb
  1. hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation
  2. overturn accidentally
    • Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!

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