Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Box Turtle.
Box Turtle - as a noun
Chiefly terrestrial turtle of north america; shell can be closed tightly
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
box tortoiseHypernyms (Closely Related)
turtleHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The box turtle is a small terrestrial turtle."
"I found a box turtle in the backyard."
"She keeps a box turtle as a pet."
"The box turtle has a domed shell."
"The box turtle has a lifespan of up to 100 years."