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Definition of box turtle - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
reptileUS terrestrial North American turtle with a closable shellUS
- We spotted a box turtle crossing the forest path.
- A box turtle was sunbathing on the rock.
- Box turtles are often found in wooded areas.
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terrestrial North American turtle with a closable shell
Expressions with box
surround someone or something restricting their movement
The parked cars boxed in her vehicle, making it impossible to leave..
pack or enclose in boxes
They had to box up all the books before the move..
television set often seen as mindless entertainment
He spent all night in front of the idiot box.
box made of pine wood
She stored her tools in a pine box.
mark a box on a form to indicate a choice
Please check the box if you agree with the terms.
within a confined or limited space
The cat stayed inside the box during the trip.
movie or show that is very successful
The new superhero film is a box office hit.
unconventional or innovative in approach
Her out of the box thinking led to a breakthrough.
unconventional or creative in approach or thinking
Her outside the box solution impressed the judges.
look at television for entertainment or information
We like to watch the box after dinner.
commit election fraud by adding fake votes
They tried to stuff the ballot box to win.
set of tools or methods for a task
The engineer had a box of tricks for repairs.
very unintelligent or lacking in common sense
He is dumb as a box of hammers in math class.
in a position of advantage or control
With the new promotion, she's in the box seat at work.
box for collecting fines for bad language
Every time he swore, he added a dollar to the swear box.
enclose an area with walls or barriers
They decided to box off the kitchen for more privacy.
start something that leads to unexpected problems
He opened Pandora's box by asking about the missing money.
any source of great and unexpected troubles
The new policy turned out to be a Pandora's box for the administration.
unappealing play or film that sells very few tickets
The new movie was poison at the box office last weekend.
frame for displaying a picture
The picture box on the wall held a family portrait.
type of portable accordion
He played a lively tune on his squeeze box at the party..
small carton of juice with a straw
She packed a juice box in his lunch.
container with a slot for saving coins
She dropped her allowance into the money box.
container for storing documents
She kept all her important papers in a box file.
Expressions with turtle
withdraw into a defensive position
When criticized, he tends to turtle up and avoid confrontation.
very slow speed or rate of progress
The project is moving at a turtle pace.
extremely slow in movement or action
He is slow as a turtle when it comes to getting ready.
large turtle with flipper-like limbs living in the ocean
A sea turtle swims gracefully through the coral reef.
largest sea turtle with a soft, flexible shell
The leathery turtle is the largest sea turtle in the world.
turtle that lives in ponds and slow-moving waters
The pond turtle basked on a log in the sun.
type of large turtle known for its strong bite
The snapping turtle can be quite aggressive when threatened.
large freshwater turtle with a strong bite
The common snapping turtle can bite very hard.
large-headed sea turtle with a reddish-brown shell
The loggerhead sea turtle nests on sandy beaches.
hand gesture showing something is awkward or embarrassing
He made the awkward turtle after the silence.
overturn accidentally
The car turned turtle on the icy road.
large freshwater turtle with three ridges and a strong bite
The alligator snapping turtle can bite very hard.
black bean variety often used in Latin American food
Turtle bean is popular in many Latin American recipes.
North American turtle with a rough shell
The wood turtle is often found near streams.
large turtle with flippers living in warm seas
The marine turtle glided gracefully through the water.
bird in the genus Streptopelia
The turtle dove is known for its gentle cooing.
large sea turtle species Chelonia mydas
The green sea turtle is found in tropical oceans.
large sea turtle with greenish flesh
The green turtle is often seen near coral reefs.
small aquatic turtle of the Americas
The mud turtle is often found in shallow waters.
small North American turtle with a musky smell
The musk turtle released a strong odor when picked up.
freshwater turtle with colorful shell markings
The painted turtle basked on the log.
freshwater turtle with a soft, flexible shell
A soft-shelled turtle swam quickly in the pond.
bird of the species Streptopelia turtur
The European turtle dove is known for its gentle cooing.
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- French:tortue-boîte, ...
- German:Boxschildkröte, ...
- Italian:tartaruga scatola, ...
- Spanish:tortuga de caja, ...
- Portuguese:tartaruga-de-caixa, ...
- Chinese:箱龟, ...
- Japanese:ハコガメ, ...
- Arabic:سُلْحُفَاة صُنْدُوقِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:צַב תֵּבָה, ...
- Russian:коробчатая черепаха, ...
- Ukrainian:коробчаста черепаха, ...
- Hindi:बॉक्स कछुआ, ...
- Bengali:বক্স কচ্ছপ, ...
- Catalan:tortuga de caixa, ...
- Czech:krabičková želva, ...
- Danish:kasseskildpadde, ...
- Dutch:doosschildpad, ...
- Greek:χελώνα κουτί, ...
- Hungarian:dobozteknős, ...
- Khmer:អណ្តើកដីអាមេរិកខាងជើងដែលក្រសាំងអាចបិទជិតបាន, ...
- Korean:박스 거북, ...
- Persian:لاکپشت جعبهای, ...
- Polish:żółw lądowy, ...
- Portuguese (BR):tartaruga-de-caixa, ...
- Romanian:broască țestoasă de cutie, ...
- Swedish:boxturtle, ...
- Thai:เต่ากล่อง, ...
- Turkish:kutu kaplumbağası, ...
- Vietnamese:rùa hộp, ...
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