turtle
US /ˈtɝː.t̬əl/
UK /ˈtɝː.t̬əl/
1.
tartaruga
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.
A tartaruga marinha nadou graciosamente pelo recife de coral.
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We saw a small turtle basking in the sun on a log.
Vimos uma pequena tartaruga tomando sol em um tronco.
1.
virar, capotar
to turn something upside down, especially a boat or vehicle
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The strong waves threatened to turtle the small fishing boat.
As ondas fortes ameaçavam virar o pequeno barco de pesca.
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The car turtled after hitting the barrier, landing on its roof.
O carro capotou depois de bater na barreira, caindo de teto.