Synonyms of turtle
12 similar words
Another word for turtle is chelid. Other synonyms of turtle are birdling, shellpad, shield-toad, sea turtle and testudo.
Synonyms and similar words for turtle
nounAny land, aquatic, or semi-aquatic reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective...
- birdlingTurtle.
- shellpad archaicA turtle or tortoise.
- shield-toad rareA turtle or tortoise.
nounA marine reptile of that order.
- sea turtleAny turtle that inhabits oceans, especially of the superfamily Chelonioidea.
nounAn Ancient Roman attack method, where the shields held by the soldiers hide them, not only left...
verbTo capsize, turning fully over.
- turn turtleEspecially of a boat or ship, or some other vehicle: to turn upside down.
Meaning of turtle
- noun Any land, aquatic, or semi-aquatic reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.
- noun A marine reptile of that order.
- noun Senses resembling a turtle in protection.
turtle in other languages
Questions about synonyms of turtle
- What is another word for turtle?
- Turtle has 12 synonyms on Word.ws, such as chelid, birdling, shellpad, shield-toad, sea turtle, testudo, turn turtle and chelonian.
- What does turtle mean?
- Turtle means any land, aquatic, or semi-aquatic reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.
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