turtle
noun
any reptile of the order Testudines, comprising aquatic and terrestrial species having the trunk enclosed in a shell consisting of a dorsal carapace and a ventral plastron.
turtles
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pluralof turtle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It features a flock of Chilean flamingos, other birds, fish and turtles.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Since the turtles have been in the centre's care they have undergone a range of tests, including x-rays and CT scans checking for pneumonia.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Both turtles were found cold-stunned - when temperatures rapidly decline and the struggle to find warmer waters can make them lethargic and experience decreased circulation.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
The observed animals are olive ridley sea turtles, a small sea turtle species that can grow up to 100 pounds and 3 feet in length.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
She reached in the bag and pulled out two small green turtles.
From "The Lions of Little Rock" by Kristin Levine
