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Turtle

The turtledove.

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Chelonian 76% connected

Of or pertaining to animals of the tortoise kind.

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Hunt 76% connected

To search for or follow after, as game or wild animals; to chase; to pursue for the purpose of catching or killing; to follow with dogs or guns for s…

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Jersey 76% connected

The finest of wool separated from the rest; combed wool; also, fine yarn of wool.

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Jumper 76% connected

One who, or that which, jumps.

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Overturn 76% connected

To turn or throw from a basis, foundation, or position; to overset; as, to overturn a carriage or a building.

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Run 76% connected

of Run

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Sweater 76% connected

One who sweats.

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Cooter 76% connected

A fresh-water tortoise (Pseudemus concinna) of Florida.

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Redbelly 76% connected

The char.

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Sea turtle 76% connected

Any one of several very large species of chelonians having the feet converted into paddles, as the green turtle, hawkbill, loggerhead, and leatherbac…

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Slider 76% connected

See Slidder.

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Terrapin 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of tortoises living in fresh and brackish waters. Many of them are valued for food.

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Tortoise 76% connected

Any one of numerous species of reptiles of the order Testudinata.

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Turtler 74% connected

One who catches turtles or tortoises.

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Turtler 74% connected

One who catches turtles or tortoises.

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Component part 5

Carapace 70% connected

The thick shell or shield which covers the back of the tortoise, or turtle, the crab, and other crustaceous animals.

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Cuticle 70% connected

The scarfskin or epidermis. See Skin.

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Plastron 70% connected

A piece of leather stuffed or padded, worn by fencers to protect the breast.

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Shell 70% connected

A hard outside covering, as of a fruit or an animal.

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Shield 70% connected

A broad piece of defensive armor, carried on the arm, -- formerly in general use in war, for the protection of the body. See Buckler.

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Synonym 1

Capsize 92% connected

To upset or overturn, as a vessel or other body.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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