noun Any land, aquatic, or semi-aquatic reptile of the order Testudines, characterised by a protective shell enclosing its body. See also tortoise.
noun A marine reptile of that order.
noun Senses resembling a turtle in protection 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.
noun 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.
noun Senses resembling a turtle in shape or movement 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. 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 position reminiscent of a turtle. A position in which a person drops down all fours, limbs and chin tucked in, to protect their core. A low stand for a lamp, etc. A candy with pecans, caramel, and chocolate, often shaped like a turtle. The curved plate in which the form is held in a type-revolving cylinder press.
noun 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.
noun An on-screen cursor that serves the same function as a turtle for drawing.
noun 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".