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TURTLE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word turtle. (exact relations)
There are 23 hypernyms of the word turtle. (close relations)
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turtling

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terrapin
nounn
noun

• any of various edible North American web-footed turtles living in fresh or brackish water

tortoise
nounn
noun

• usually herbivorous land turtles having clawed elephant-like limbs; worldwide in arid areas except Australia and Antarctica

testudo
nounn
noun

• type genus of the Testudinidae

• a movable protective covering that provided protection from above; used by Roman troops when approaching the walls of a besieged fortification

sea turtle
nounn
noun

• any of various large turtles with limbs modified into flippers; widely distributed in warm seas

capsize
verbv
verb

• overturn accidentally

polo-neck
nounn
noun

• a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

turtleneck
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar

turn turtle
verbv
verb

• overturn accidentally

Best Hypernyms For TURTLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for turtle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
animal being chelonian creature entity hunt jersey jumper organism overturn reptile run sweater t-shirt thing
Phrases (8)
chelonian reptilehunt downliving thingtee shirttip overtrack downtump overturn over
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