Turtle — synonyms, definition

1. turtle (Noun) N. Amer

3 synonyms
polo neck polo-neck turtleneck
2 definitions

turtle (Noun) — Any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming.

turtle (Noun) — A sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar.

7 types of
chelonian chelonian reptile jersey jumper sweater t-shirt tee shirt
24 types
Chrysemys picta Pseudemys concinna Pseudemys rubriventris Pseudemys scripta box tortoise box turtle cooter marine turtle mud turtle painted terrapin painted tortoise painted turtle pancake turtle red-bellied terrapin red-bellied turtle redbelly river cooter sea turtle slider snapping turtle • • •
7 parts
carapace cuticle plastron polo-neck collar shell shield turtleneck collar

2. turtle (Verb) N. Amer

2 synonyms
capsize turn turtle
2 definitions

turtle (Verb) — Overturn accidentally. ex. "Don't rock the boat or it will turtle!"

turtle (Verb) — Hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation.

8 types of
hunt hunt down overturn run tip over track down tump over turn over