turtle

US /ˈtɝː.t̬əl/

UK /ˈtɝː.t̬əl/

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a reptile with a shell, that lives in the sea and on land

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The sea turtle swam gracefully through the coral reef.

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We saw a small turtle basking in the sun on a log.

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chelonian

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to turn something upside down, especially a boat or vehicle

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The strong waves threatened to turtle the small fishing boat.

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The car turtled after hitting the barrier, landing on its roof.

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overturn capsize invert

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