present participle of turtle

The hunting of turtles (the reptiles). / (nautical) Turning turtle. / (figuratively) Any slow progression or build-up.

A baby turtle.

plural of turtling

Any of several (species of) birds, called by this traditional name, mainly in the genus Streptopelia, of the family Columbidae (doves and pigeons, which also included the extinct passenger pigeon, dodo, and solitaire).

plural of turtle-neck

plural of turtle neck

A large, carnivorous marine turtle, Caretta caretta, found in warm seas

Alternative spelling of turtle dove

Alternative form of sea turtle