turtle

[ tur-tl ]

/ ˈtɜr tl /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR turtle ON THESAURUS.COM

noun, plural tur·tles, (especially collectively) tur·tle.

any reptile of the order Testudines, comprising aquatic and terrestrial species having the trunk enclosed in a shell consisting of a dorsal carapace and a ventral plastron.

(not used technically) an aquatic turtle as distinguished from a terrestrial one.Compare tortoise (def. 1).

verb (used without object), tur·tled, tur·tling.

to catch turtles, especially as a business.

Idioms for turtle

turn turtle,

Nautical. to capsize or turn over completely in foundering.
to overturn; upset: Several of the cars turned turtle in the course of the race.

Origin of turtle

1625–35; alteration (influenced by turtle²) of French tortue<Medieval Latin tortūcatortoise

OTHER WORDS FROM turtle

turtler, noun

Words nearby turtle

turreted, turret lathe, turrical, turriculate, Tursha, turtle, turtleback, turtledove, turtlehead, turtleneck, turtlet

Definition for turtle (2 of 2)

turtle²

[ tur-tl ]

/ ˈtɜr tl /

noun Archaic.

a turtledove.

Origin of turtle

before 1000; Middle English, Old English <Latin turtur (imitative)

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for turtle

The reptiles have long been of scientific interest because of their unclear evolutionary relationship with other reptiles, as they share traits with lizards and turtles as well as birds.
How tuatara live so long and can withstand cool weather|Jake Buehler|August 5, 2020|Science News
Based on the genetic analyses, the researchers confirmed that the tuatara is more closely related to snakes and lizards than to crocodilians, birds or turtles.
How tuatara live so long and can withstand cool weather|Jake Buehler|August 5, 2020|Science News
The earliest dinosaur eggs were more like leathery turtle eggs than hard bird’s eggs.
Early dinosaurs may have laid soft-shelled eggs|Jack J. Lee|August 3, 2020|Science News For Students
These ecosystems are wildly diverse — home to everything from crabs to sea turtles.
Let’s learn about coral reefs|Bethany Brookshire|July 22, 2020|Science News For Students

Explore coral reef restoration, shipwrecks, sea turtles and more.
Let’s learn about coral reefs|Bethany Brookshire|July 22, 2020|Science News For Students
A non-Sioux nation in the state, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, also said no.
The Native Americans Who Voted for ‘The Fighting Sioux’|Evan Weiner|June 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In the meantime, Stovall has learned some political lessons in light of his turtle soup success.
Tea Party Candidate In Texas Makes Viral "Turtle Soup" Campaign Ad|Ben Jacobs|February 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was filming other television spots in January and his campaign manager and the producer wanted to do the turtle soup spot.
Tea Party Candidate In Texas Makes Viral "Turtle Soup" Campaign Ad|Ben Jacobs|February 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So Rice decamped to Turtle Bay, where she bided her time until Jones retired at the NSC.
Why Obama Betrayed Susan Rice|Peter Beinart|December 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
David McGuire tests Pacific seafood for mercury with GotMercury.org, a part of the Turtle Bay Restoration Network.
Radioactive Tuna Won’t Kill You—but Should We Be Concerned About Mercury?|Daniel Stone|May 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But the hunter was kind to the turtle: he tied it near a banana-tree, and gave it food every hour.
Filipino Popular Tales|Dean S. Fansler
I have a turtle now that will have a funny story to tell his friends, if he ever reaches his native home again.
The Nursery, March 1881, Vol. XXIX|Various
The turtle that had taken the pin hook was swimming about with the string dragging after it.
Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Aunt Lu's City Home|Laura Lee Hope
"I should think that would be a very nice place," said the turtle.
The Magic Bed|Hartwell James
The fisherman is assisted by his companions in the canoe, and a line is secured to the turtle.
The Overland Expedition of The Messrs. Jardine|Frank Jardine and Alexander Jardine

British Dictionary definitions for turtle (1 of 2)

turtle¹

/ (ˈtɜːtəl) /

noun

any of various aquatic chelonian reptiles, esp those of the marine family Chelonidae, having a flattened shell enclosing the body and flipper-like limbs adapted for swimmingRelated adjectives: chelonian, testudinal

US and Canadian any of the chelonian reptiles, including the tortoises and terrapins

nautical a zip bag made as part of a spinnaker for holding the sail so that it can be set rapidly

turn turtle to capsize

verb

(intr) to catch or hunt turtles

Derived forms of turtle

turtler, noun

Word Origin for turtle

C17: from French tortue tortoise (influenced by turtle ²)

British Dictionary definitions for turtle (2 of 2)

turtle²

/ (ˈtɜːtəl) /

noun

an archaic name for turtledove

Word Origin for turtle

Old English turtla, from Latin turtur, of imitative origin; related to German Turteltaube

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with turtle

turtle

see turn turtle.

单词	turtle
释义	turtle ¹ [ tur-tl ] / ˈtɜr tl / SEE SYNONYMS FOR turtle ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural tur·tles, (especially collectively) tur·tle. any reptile of the order Testudines, comprising aquatic and terrestrial species having the trunk enclosed in a shell consisting of a dorsal carapace and a ventral plastron. (not used technically) an aquatic turtle as distinguished from a terrestrial one.Compare tortoise (def. 1). verb (used without object), tur·tled, tur·tling. to catch turtles, especially as a business. Idioms for turtle turn turtle, Nautical. to capsize or turn over completely in foundering. to overturn; upset: Several of the cars turned turtle in the course of the race. Origin of turtle ¹ 1625–35; alteration (influenced by turtle²) of French tortue<Medieval Latin tortūcatortoise OTHER WORDS FROM turtle turtler, noun Words nearby turtle turreted, turret lathe, turrical, turriculate, Tursha, turtle, turtleback, turtledove, turtlehead, turtleneck, turtlet Definition for turtle (2 of 2) turtle² [ tur-tl ] / ˈtɜr tl / noun Archaic. a turtledove. Origin of turtle ² before 1000; Middle English, Old English <Latin turtur (imitative) Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for turtle The reptiles have long been of scientific interest because of their unclear evolutionary relationship with other reptiles, as they share traits with lizards and turtles as well as birds. How tuatara live so long and can withstand cool weather\|Jake Buehler\|August 5, 2020\|Science News Based on the genetic analyses, the researchers confirmed that the tuatara is more closely related to snakes and lizards than to crocodilians, birds or turtles. How tuatara live so long and can withstand cool weather\|Jake Buehler\|August 5, 2020\|Science News The earliest dinosaur eggs were more like leathery turtle eggs than hard bird’s eggs. Early dinosaurs may have laid soft-shelled eggs\|Jack J. Lee\|August 3, 2020\|Science News For Students These ecosystems are wildly diverse — home to everything from crabs to sea turtles. Let’s learn about coral reefs\|Bethany Brookshire\|July 22, 2020\|Science News For Students Explore coral reef restoration, shipwrecks, sea turtles and more. Let’s learn about coral reefs\|Bethany Brookshire\|July 22, 2020\|Science News For Students A non-Sioux nation in the state, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians, also said no. The Native Americans Who Voted for ‘The Fighting Sioux’\|Evan Weiner\|June 26, 2014\|DAILY BEAST In the meantime, Stovall has learned some political lessons in light of his turtle soup success. Tea Party Candidate In Texas Makes Viral "Turtle Soup" Campaign Ad\|Ben Jacobs\|February 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST He was filming other television spots in January and his campaign manager and the producer wanted to do the turtle soup spot. Tea Party Candidate In Texas Makes Viral "Turtle Soup" Campaign Ad\|Ben Jacobs\|February 18, 2014\|DAILY BEAST So Rice decamped to Turtle Bay, where she bided her time until Jones retired at the NSC. Why Obama Betrayed Susan Rice\|Peter Beinart\|December 13, 2012\|DAILY BEAST David McGuire tests Pacific seafood for mercury with GotMercury.org, a part of the Turtle Bay Restoration Network. Radioactive Tuna Won’t Kill You—but Should We Be Concerned About Mercury?\|Daniel Stone\|May 30, 2012\|DAILY BEAST But the hunter was kind to the turtle: he tied it near a banana-tree, and gave it food every hour. Filipino Popular Tales\|Dean S. Fansler I have a turtle now that will have a funny story to tell his friends, if he ever reaches his native home again. The Nursery, March 1881, Vol. XXIX\|Various The turtle that had taken the pin hook was swimming about with the string dragging after it. Bunny Brown and His Sister Sue at Aunt Lu's City Home\|Laura Lee Hope "I should think that would be a very nice place," said the turtle. The Magic Bed\|Hartwell James The fisherman is assisted by his companions in the canoe, and a line is secured to the turtle. The Overland Expedition of The Messrs. Jardine\|Frank Jardine and Alexander Jardine British Dictionary definitions for turtle (1 of 2) turtle¹ / (ˈtɜːtəl) / noun any of various aquatic chelonian reptiles, esp those of the marine family Chelonidae, having a flattened shell enclosing the body and flipper-like limbs adapted for swimmingRelated adjectives: chelonian, testudinal US and Canadian any of the chelonian reptiles, including the tortoises and terrapins nautical a zip bag made as part of a spinnaker for holding the sail so that it can be set rapidly turn turtle to capsize verb (intr) to catch or hunt turtles Derived forms of turtle turtler, noun Word Origin for turtle C17: from French tortue tortoise (influenced by turtle ²) British Dictionary definitions for turtle (2 of 2) turtle² / (ˈtɜːtəl) / noun an archaic name for turtledove Word Origin for turtle Old English turtla, from Latin turtur, of imitative origin; related to German Turteltaube Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with turtle turtle see turn turtle. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to turtle tortoise, slowpoke, chelonian, snapper, terrapin, cooter, leatherback, loggerhead, testudinal
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turtle

noun, plural tur·tles, (especially collectively) tur·tle.

verb (used without object), tur·tled, tur·tling.

Idioms for turtle

Origin of turtle

OTHER WORDS FROM turtle

Words nearby turtle

Definition for turtle (2 of 2)

noun Archaic.

Origin of turtle

Example sentences from the Web for turtle

British Dictionary definitions for turtle (1 of 2)

noun

verb

Derived forms of turtle

Word Origin for turtle

British Dictionary definitions for turtle (2 of 2)

noun

Word Origin for turtle

Idioms and Phrases with turtle

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