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Definition of loggerhead - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
marineTECH. large, hard-shelled sea turtleTECH.
- Loggerheads often nest on remote sandy beaches..
2.
- He was often called a loggerhead for his foolish decisions..
3.
botanyTECH. thistle-like plant of the genus CentaureaTECH.
- The field was full of loggerheads in bloom.
4.
birdDated US North American bird with a grey headDated US
- The loggerhead shrike perched on the fence.
5.
nautical postDated post on a whaling boat for securing ropesDated
- The harpoon rope was tied to the loggerhead.
6.
toolsDated tool with a large metal sphere for heatingDated
- The blacksmith used a loggerhead to melt the tar.
Images of loggerhead
large, hard-shelled sea turtle 
thistle-like plant of the genus Centaurea 
North American bird with a grey head 
post on a whaling boat for securing ropes 
tool with a large metal sphere for heating
Expressions with loggerhead
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large-headed sea turtle with a reddish-brown shell
The loggerhead sea turtle nests on sandy beaches.
large marine turtle found in warm seas
The loggerhead turtle nests on sandy beaches.
small North American bird known for impaling prey on thorns
The loggerhead shrike impales insects on thorns.
Origin of loggerhead
English, logger (block of wood) + head (head)
Examples of loggerhead in a sentence
Conservationists are working to protect loggerhead habitats. Stop acting like a loggerhead! Only a loggerhead would ignore such advice. Gardeners often encounter loggerheads in the wild. Loggerheads thrive in the sunny meadow. A loggerhead was spotted near the lake.
Loggerheads are often seen in this region. The sailor secured the line to the loggerhead. Ropes were fastened to the loggerhead for stability. He heated the iron with a loggerhead. The loggerhead was essential for the crafting process.
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- French:caouanne, crétin, ...
- German:Unechte Karettschildkröte, Dummkopf, ...
- Italian:tartaruga comune, stupido, ...
- Spanish:tortuga boba, necio, ...
- Portuguese:tartaruga cabeçuda, estúpido, ...
- Chinese:大海龟, 笨蛋, ...
- Japanese:アカウミガメ, 愚か者, ...
- Arabic:سُلْحُفاة ضَخْمَة الرَّأْس, أَبْلَه, ...
- Hebrew:צַב יָם חוּם, טַמְבֵּל, ...
- Russian:морская черепаха, глупец, ...
- Ukrainian:логгерхед, дурень, ...
- Hindi:समुद्री कछुआ, मूर्ख व्यक्ति, ...
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