1794Turtle-nets [see turtle-twine n.]. 1839 Capt. Wilson in 3 519 They had got a large saw-fish entangled in their turtle-net.
1898 T. C. Allbutt et al. V. 295 He sits..turtle-like, with his neck dropped into his chest.
1906 20 June 8/2 A great turtle-like head, with large eyes.