turtle
/ˈtɝtl̩/
Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.91 in modern English
Meaning
noun
Any land, aquatic, or semi-aquatic reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.
Canadian usage; American usage
noun
Any land, aquatic, or semi-aquatic reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.
Australian usage; Canadian usage; British usage; American usage
noun
Senses resembling a turtle in protection
noun
Senses resembling a turtle in protection
noun
Senses resembling a turtle in shape or movement
noun
Senses resembling a turtle in shape or movement
noun
Senses resembling a turtle in shape or movement
noun
Senses resembling a turtle in shape or movement
Example Sentences
- "A unique anti-aphrodisiac was the heart of a turtle carried in a wolf's skin. It prevented a person from ever being tempted amorously."
- "Depending on which version of Logo you have, the turtle may look like an actual animal with a head and four legs or — as in Berkeley Logo — it may be represented as a triangle."
- "At home the child can have a simple horizontal bar on which he may swing by his hands. He may also use dumb-bells and clubs. A very valuable position is what may be called the "turtle position." The patient lies prone upon the face, with the arms extended, and with the head carried upward and backward as far as possible. This exercises strongly the muscles of the upper part of the spine"
- "A front somersault as executed in the water is basically the same type of movement as that executed in tumbling activities. A front somersault can be executed with the body in a tuck (turtle position) or pike (knees straight, body bent at hips so feet are near head) position, in shallow or deep water, from a back or prone float position."
- "Alan Bermingham, Location Lighting for Television Using an appropriate turtle allows the full range of pan and tilt adjustments on the luminaire and avoids possible heat damage to floor coverings."
- "Were speeding when car turtled […] Auto crashed into curb and turtled."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈtɝtl̩/
- British English: /ˈtɜːtl̩/
Usage
- Canadian usage
- American usage
- Australian usage
- British usage
- Intransitive verb
- Slang
- Archaic