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.
We saw a small turtle basking in the sun on a log.
1.

to turn something upside down, especially a boat or vehicle

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The strong waves threatened to turtle the small fishing boat.
The car turtled after hitting the barrier, landing on its roof.