"Tortoise" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples
"Tortoise" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
"Tortoise" Meaning
A slow-moving reptile, typically with a protective shell on its back, that lives on land. It is a type of animal that belongs to the family Testudines. Tortoises are herbivores, feeding on plants, and can live for a long time with some living up to 150 years or more in captivity.
"Tortoise" Examples
Verb Examples
The slow tortoise moved ahead of the hare after a long time.
The children tortoise around the Christmas tree, admiring the twinkling lights.
She tortoise through the dense forest, careful not to step on any snakes.
He tortoise through the medical tests, hoping to find a conclusive diagnosis.
We tortoise along the mountain road, passing through several checkpoints.
"Tortoise" Similar Words
Tortilla
A thin, flexible unleavened flatbread made from corn flour, typically used in Mexican and many Latin American cuisines.
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Tortillion
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Tortious
(adj.) Giving rise to a lawsuit; causing damage or injury that leads to a court action.<br><br>Example: "The company was criticized for its tortious business practices that damaged the environment."<br><br>(In other words, tortious refers to something that is morally or legally wrong and leads to a lawsuit or a civil action.)
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Tortoise-shell
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Tortricid
Tortricidae
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