tortoise
/ˈtɔː.təs/
tortoise
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- 1.
a slow-moving land reptile with a hard shell.
"The tortoise can pull its head and legs into its shell for protection."
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The tortoise slowly crossed the dusty road in the hot sun.
The tortoise slowly crossed the dusty road in the hot sun.
A tortoise can live for over a hundred years in captivity.
A tortoise can live for over a hundred years in captivity.
He moved with the slow deliberation of a tortoise.
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How do you pronounce tortoise?
tortoise is pronounced [/ˈtɔː.təs/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does tortoise mean?
tortoise means "tortoise". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
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tortoise is a Beginner-level word.
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Example: "The tortoise slowly crossed the dusty road in the hot sun." — used to mean "tortoise".
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