snapping turtle

ˈsnæpɪŋ ˈtɜːrtəl
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Translation of snapping turtle into Russian

Noun

1.

animal

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type of large turtle known for its strong bite
US
каймановая черепаха kaĭmanovaia cherepakha
  • The snapping turtle can be quite aggressive when threatened.Каймановая черепаха может быть довольно агрессивной, когда чувствует угрозу.
2.

figurative

aggressive or irritable person
агрессивный человек mраздражительный человек
  • He turns into a snapping turtle whenever he's under a lot of stress.Он превращается в агрессивного человека, когда находится в состоянии стресса.
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Expressions with snapping turtle: examples in English and translations in Russian

обыкновенная кусающая черепаха
американская кусающая черепаха
The common snapping turtle can bite very hard.
каймановая черепаха
аллигаторовая каймановая черепаха
The alligator snapping turtle can bite very hard.

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

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
кайманnm. - kayman

My uncle caught a snapping turtle while fishing in the local river.

Мой дядя поймал черепаху кайман, когда рыбачил на местной реке.

As a child, I feared encountering a snapping turtle while swimming.

В детстве я боялся встретить черепаху кайман во время плавания.

каймановая черепахаnf. - kaymanovaya cherepakha

That there is a snapping turtle.

К тому, что это каймановая черепаха.

A two inch snapping turtle would only be young, as they grow to 8 inches long.

Два дюйма каймановая черепаха бы только быть молодым, как они вырастают до 8 см в длину.

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snapping turtle: Examples and translations in context

The snapping turtle moved cautiously, surveying its environment for possible threats.

Черепаха кайман двигалась осторожно, изучая окружение на предмет возможных угроз.

On our hike, we spotted a snapping turtle basking on a rock.

На нашем походе мы заметили черепаху кайман, греющуюся на камне.

The snapping turtle's shell was covered with algae and bright green moss.

Панцирь черепахи кайман был покрыт водорослями и ярким зелёным мхом.

When camping, we were surprised to see a snapping turtle on the shore.

Во время кемпинга мы были удивлены, увидев черепаху кайман на берегу.

At the nature center, they had a display about the snapping turtle's habitat.

В центре природы у них была экспозиция о среде обитания черепахи кайман.

At the aquarium, a snapping turtle captivated the children with its fierce appearance.

В аквариуме черепаха кайман захватила внимание детей своим грозным видом.

While paddling in the canoe, I saw a large snapping turtle swim beneath us.

Когда мы гребли в каноэ, я видел большую черепаху кайман, плывущую под нами.

A snapping turtle exhibits both speed and strength when hunting for food.

Черепаха кайман демонстрирует как скорость, так и силу, когда охотится за пищей.

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