Definition of Turtle

a slow-moving reptile who lives on land or water and whose body is protected by a bony, plated shell

Examples of Turtle in a sentence

It took the slow-moving turtle most of the morning to creep across the road to his pond.  🔊

The turtle pushed his leathery body inside his hard shell when he saw the fox coming.  🔊

Although many people keep a turtle as a pet, these reptiles do have bite and carry germs.  🔊

The shelled turtle made its way to the seashore where it laid its eggs and then swam away.  🔊

Only some types of turtle can hide their heads in their shell to protect themselves from other animals.  🔊

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