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Definition of turtle pace - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
- The project is moving at a turtle pace.
- The queue at the ticket counter moved at a turtle pace.
- Traffic during rush hour crawls at a turtle pace.
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Expressions with turtle
withdraw into a defensive position
When criticized, he tends to turtle up and avoid confrontation.
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.
terrestrial North American turtle with a closable shell
We spotted a box turtle crossing the forest path.
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.
Expressions with pace
measure distance by counting steps
He paced out the length of the room.
start to happen more quickly or accelerate
The campaign began to gather pace after the announcement.
extremely slow progress or movement
The project is moving at a snail's pace.
very fast speed or rate of activity
The runners set off at a cracking pace.
in a way that suits one's speed
She completed the course at her own pace.
in a way that suits one's speed or comfort
She completed the course at her pace.
move or progress at the same rate as
She struggled to keep pace with the fast runners.
maintain speed or rate to match others
He struggled to keep the pace during the marathon..
establish the speed for a group to move
The lead runner set the pace for the marathon.
change from what is usual or expected
Let's go hiking for a change of pace.
increase speed or rate of activity
We need to pick up the pace to finish on time.
establish a very fast speed in an activity
The runner set a scorching pace from the start.
extremely fast speed or rate of progress
The runner maintained a blistering pace throughout the race.
very quickly or at high speed
The team finished the project at a cracking pace.
very slowly
The old computer runs at a snail's pace.
walk back and forth due to anxiety or stress
He paced the floor waiting for the test results.
keep up with others in a challenging activity
He couldn't stand the pace during the marathon.
the activity is becoming more intense or exciting
The race is on and the pace is hotting up.
in a very fast or intense manner
The story unfolds at a breathless pace, keeping readers hooked.
in a very slow way, almost not moving
The project moved at a glacial pace.
moving slowly without urgency
The project is moving at a pedestrian pace.
very quickly or at high speed
The car raced down the street at a tearing pace.
extremely fast speed that feels dangerous
The project moved at a breakneck pace.
make things go faster by taking strong action
They tried to force the pace in the final lap.
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- French:rythme d'escargot, ...
- German:Schneckentempo, ...
- Italian:passo di tartaruga, ...
- Spanish:paso de tortuga, ...
- Portuguese:ritmo de tartaruga, ...
- Chinese:龟速, ...
- Japanese:亀の歩み, ...
- Arabic:سُرْعَةُ السُّلَحْفَاة, ...
- Hebrew:מְהִירוּת שֶׁל צָב, ...
- Russian:черепаший шаг, ...
- Ukrainian:черепашачий темп, ...
- Hindi:कछुए की गति, ...
- Bengali:কচ্ছপের গতি, ...
- Catalan:ritme de tortuga, ...
- Czech:šnečí tempo, ...
- Danish:skildpaddefart, ...
- Dutch:slakkengang, ...
- Greek:ρυθμός χελώνας, ...
- Hungarian:csigatempó, ...
- Khmer:ល្បឿនយឺតខ្លាំង, ...
- Korean:거북이 속도, ...
- Persian:سرعت لاکپشتی, ...
- Polish:żółwie tempo, ...
- Portuguese (BR):ritmo de tartaruga, ...
- Romanian:ritm de melc, ...
- Swedish:sköldpaddstakt, ...
- Thai:ช้าราวกับเต่า, ...
- Turkish:kaplumbağa hızı, ...
- Vietnamese:tốc độ rùa, ...
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