snapping turtle

ˈsnæpɪŋ ˈtɜːrtəl
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Translation of snapping turtle into German

Noun

1.

animal

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type of large turtle known for its strong bite
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Schnappschildkröte
  • The snapping turtle can be quite aggressive when threatened.Die Schnappschildkröte kann ziemlich aggressiv sein, wenn sie bedroht wird.
2.

figurative

aggressive or irritable person
  • He turns into a snapping turtle whenever he's under a lot of stress.Er wird zu einer aggressiven Person, wenn er unter großem Stress steht.
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Expressions with snapping turtle: examples in English and translations in German

Schnappschildkröte
The common snapping turtle can bite very hard.
Alligatorschnappschildkröte
The alligator snapping turtle can bite very hard.

Images of snapping turtle

  • snapping turtle: type of large turtle known for its strong bite
    (animal) Schnappschildkröte

Synonyms and analogies of snapping turtle in English

n.snapperMore synonyms

Examples of snapping turtle in a sentence

  • Children were fascinated by the snapping turtle at the zoo.
  • She can be a real snapping turtle before her morning coffee.
  • Don't be such a snapping turtle just because things didn't go your way.

Translations of "snapping turtle" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieSchnappschildkrötenf.

Chris, a snapping turtle's about to bite your nose.

Chris, eine Schnappschildkröte wird dir gleich in die Nase beißen.

derCholerikernm.

Although charming, he can transition to a snapping turtle without warning.

Obwohl charmant, kann er ohne Vorwarnung zu einem Choleriker werden.

Schnapp- oder Alligatorschildkröte

A snapping turtle suddenly appeared and startled everyone at the picnic.

Plötzlich erschien eine Schnapp- oder Alligatorschildkröte und erschreckte alle beim Picknick.

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snapping turtle: Examples and translations in context

A snapping turtle's rough shell contrasted with its surprisingly smooth tailfin.

Der raue Panzer einer Schnappschildkröte kontrastierte mit ihrer überraschend glatten Schwanzflosse.

The snapping turtle quickly retreated into its shell, seeking safety.

Die Schnappschildkröte zog sich schnell in ihren Panzer zurück, um sich in Sicherheit zu bringen.

He carefully avoided the sharp claw of the snapping turtle.

Er vermied vorsichtig die scharfe Kralle der Schnappschildkröte.

I bet all your pillows it's a snapping turtle.

Ich wette, es ist 'ne Schnappschildkröte.

That would be the eastern snapping turtle, loser.

Das wäre die östliche Schnappschildkröte, Verlierer.

It's a snapping turtle on a stick.

Das ist eine Schnappschildkröte an einem Stecken.

a snapping turtle takes its first breath for six months.

und diese Schnappschildkröte tut ihren ersten Atemzug seit sechs Monaten.

It's no psycho killer, it's just an eastern snapping turtle having a little snack.

Das ist kein Psycho-Killer, es ist nur eine östliche Schnappschildkröte bei einem kleinen Imbiss.

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