🐢turtle

noun
/ˈtɜːrtl/

Meaning

A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell that lives in water or on land

Example Sentences

The turtle slowly crossed the sandy beach.

Example Expressions

as slow as a turtle

Synonyms

terrapin, tortoise, chelonian, sea turtle

Antonyms

hare, rabbit

Collocations

sea turtle, snapping turtle, turtle shell, turtle habitat

More Example Sentences

The island is famous for protecting sea turtles.

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