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tur·tle
turtle
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- pronunciation:
- tuhr
tl
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
an animal with a soft body covered by a hard shell. A turtle pulls its head, legs, and tail into its shell for protection. Turtles live in water or on land.
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derivation: |
turtler (n.) |
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