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noun
either of two large, edible, freshwater turtles of the family Chelydridae, of North and Central America, having a large head and powerful hooked jaws, especially the common snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina.
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Origin of snapping turtle
An Americanism dating back to 1775–85
Words nearby snapping turtle
snapper, snapperback, snapper up, snapping beetle, snapping shrimp, snapping turtle, snappish, snappy, snap ring, snap roll, snapshoot
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snapping turtle
noun
any large aggressive North American river turtle of the family Chelydridae, esp Chelydra serpentina (common snapping turtle), having powerful hooked jaws and a rough shellAlso called: snapper
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