TURTLE


Meaning of TURTLE in English

noun

COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS

■ ADJECTIVE

green

But will the majestic green sea turtle survive us?

Primo had won a green stuffed turtle by throwing three darts into a target shaped like a red apple.

■ NOUN

sea

But will the majestic green sea turtle survive us?

State officials also reported a dead sea turtle had washed ashore.

Five species of sea turtle are designated as threatened or endangered.

The new bill includes a second ban on the trading of sea turtles and rare coral.

Millions of dollars have been spent to airlift the eggs of Kemp's Ridley sea turtle to Texas.

■ VERB

turn

Had the tortoise turned turtle in some sulphurous cul-de-sac?

EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS

But will the majestic green sea turtle survive us?

I had turtle soup followed by turtle steak.

Primo had won a green stuffed turtle by throwing three darts into a target shaped like a red apple.

State officials also reported a dead sea turtle had washed ashore.

The living turtles are placed on burning coals and heated until their top and bottom shells become malleable enough to rip off.

When Primo walks out he tells her the turtles look fine.

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