Definition of "turtle"

Kid-friendly meaning of turtle, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "turtle" mean?

turtle (noun) — a slow animal with a hard shell on its back.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (tur·tle)

Example sentences using "turtle"

Grade K–2
The turtle is slow.
Grade 3–5
A baby turtle pushed its tiny head out of its shell when it heard a noise.
Grade 6–8
A sea turtle returns to lay her eggs on the exact beach where she was born, navigating thousands of miles across open ocean by means scientists still don't fully understand.

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