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turtle

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

turtle

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turtle is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, turtle is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofturtle

1noun
  • Any land or marine reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.

    Synonyms: shellpad, "shield-toad"

  • (specifically) A marine reptile of that order.

    Synonyms: "sea turtle"

  • An Ancient Roman attack method, where the shields held by the soldiers hide them, not only left, right, front and back, but also from above.

    Synonyms: testudo

  • A type of robot having a domed case (and so resembling the reptile), used in education, especially for making line drawings by means of a computer program.
  • An on-screen cursor that serves the same function as a turtle for drawing.
  • The curved plate in which the form is held in a type-revolving cylinder press.
  • A small element towards the end of a list of items to be bubble sorted, and thus tending to take a long time to be swapped into its correct position. Compare rabbit.
  • A breakdancing move consisting of a float during which the dancer's weight shifts from one hand to the other, producing rotation or a circular "walk".
  • A low stand for a lamp etc.
1verb
  • To flip over onto the back or top; to turn upside down.
  • To turn and swim upside down.
  • To hunt turtles, especially in the water.
  • To build up a large defense force and strike only punctually, rather than going for an offensive strategy.

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