BOX TORTOISE Synonyms
There are 3 synonyms of the phrase
box tortoise.
(exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase box tortoise. (close relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase box tortoise. (close relations)
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Definition of BOX TORTOISE
Definition of BOX TORTOISE
Best Alternative Words for BOX TORTOISE
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terrapin | nounn | |||||||
noun • any of various edible North American web-footed turtles living in fresh or brackish water | ||||||||
turtle | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar • any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming verb • overturn accidentally • hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation | ||||||||
box turtle | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • chiefly terrestrial turtle of North America; shell can be closed tightly |