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tur·tle
 turtle
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- pronunciation:
- tuhr
t
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- parts of speech:
- noun, intransitive verb
- phrases:
- turn turtle
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
any of numerous aquatic or terrestrial reptiles that have a soft body enclosed in a hard shell, into which head, legs, and tail may be retracted.
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| phrase: |
turn turtle |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
turtles, turtling, turtled |
| definition: |
to hunt for or catch turtles.
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| derivation: |
turtler (n.) |
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