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turtle

/ˈtɜːr.təl/ noun · British & US
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What does turtle mean?

noun

A slow-moving reptile with a shell, typically living on land and feeding on plants and animals. A person who moves slowly and carefully.

Example

"The turtle swam slowly across the ocean floor."

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