turtle
/ˈtɜːtəl/
A2 · Elementary★★★★☆
Simple Meaning
a slow animal with a hard shell that lives in water or on land.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“Look at that turtle crossing the road — we should help it get to the other side.”
“When we went snorkeling, we saw a huge turtle swimming right next to us.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
Any land or marine reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.