Meaning & Definition of Turtle in English
English⟶
Turtle
/tərtəl/
noun
1. A sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
synonym:
- turtleneck,
- turtle,
- polo-neck
2. Any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming
synonym:
- turtle
verb
1. Overturn accidentally
- "Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!"
synonym:
- capsize,
- turtle,
- turn turtle
2. Hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation
synonym:
- turtle
Examples of using
Buy me a turtle, Mom, please buy me a turtle!
The world rests on the back of a great turtle.
We found a turtle in the garden.