turtle

noun
UK: /ˈtɜːtl/
US: /ˈtɜːrtl/

  1. A slow-moving reptile with a shell.

    1. I saw a turtle in the pond, it was green. [ ] [ ]
    2. The turtle slowly made its way across the sandy beach towards the sea. [ ] [ ]

  2. A type of computer graphic where a small object draws lines as it moves, used for teaching programming.

    1. My son programmed a turtle to draw a square. [ ] [ ]
    2. We used turtle graphics to introduce basic programming concepts to the students. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

terrapin tortoise
turtle verb

  1. To hunt turtles.

    1. They used to turtle for food. [ ] [ ]
    2. Communities along the coast turtled extensively, impacting local populations. [ ] [ ]

  2. To turn (something) upside down.

    1. The boat turtled in the rough sea. [ ] [ ]
    2. High winds caused the small sailboat to turtle unexpectedly during the race. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "turtle" in English means: A slow-moving reptile with a shell., A type of computer graphic where a small object draws lines as it moves, used for teaching programming..

The phonetic transcription of "turtle" is /ˈtɜːtl/ in British English and /ˈtɜːrtl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "turtle": terrapin, tortoise.

Example usage of "turtle": "I saw a turtle in the pond, it was green.". More examples on the page.