turtle
Translation
turtle
Examples
We saw many turtles on the beach.
We saw many turtles on the beach.
A turtle has a hard shell.
A turtle has a hard shell.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) turtle a reptile with a hard shell that lives in the sea or fresh water. Sea turtles are amazing creatures.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tortoise, terrapin
Etymology
From Middle English, likely from Old French 'tortue', possibly influenced by the sound of 'turtle' as in turtledove.
Memory Tips
Imagine a turtle 'tur-n-ing' its head slowly.