turtle
Pronunciation: [ˈtɜːrtl]
Context: "animals"
(noun) a turtle is a type of reptile that has a hard shell covering its body. Turtles move slowly and can often be found in water or on land. They are known for pulling their heads and legs inside their shell when they feel scared or threatened.
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The turtle slowly walked across the beach toward the water.
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The turtle did not swim fast enough to escape from the approaching wave.
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Why do turtles retract their heads into their shells?
Context: "games"
(noun) in some games, 'turtle' can refer to a player who plays very defensively and avoids confrontation. They try to protect themselves rather than attacking others.
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He decided to play like a turtle, focusing on defense to survive longer in the game.
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She wasn't being a turtle; she was attacking everyone instead of defending herself.
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Why do some players choose to turtle instead of attacking?
Context: "action"
(verb) to turtle means to take a very defensive or cautious approach in a situation. It's like hiding or being safe, rather than taking risks.
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When things got difficult, he decided to turtle and wait for a better opportunity.
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She didn’t turtle during the challenge; she bravely faced her fears.
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Is it better to turtle sometimes or to take risks?