Meaning Of The Word Snapping turtle

Real Dictionary

What's the definition of Snapping turtle? Find Snapping turtle meanings, definitions and more at the Real Dictionary online.

Snapping turtle Meaning

Snapping turtle Definition
Snapping turtle Definition

What's The Definition Of Snapping turtle?

snapping turtle in American English
any of a family (Chelydridae) of large freshwater turtles of North America, with a small shell and powerful jaws which snap with great force, esp., a common species (Chelydra serpentina)
noun: either of two large, edible, freshwater turtles of the family Chelydridae, of North and Central America, having a large head and powerful hooked jaws, esp. the common snapping turtle Chelydra serpentina

snapping turtle in British English
noun: any large aggressive North American river turtle of the family Chelydridae, esp Chelydra serpentina ( common snapping turtle), having powerful hooked jaws and a rough shell

More Definitions

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Definitions Of The Day

  • Fire trail ‐ noun: a permanent track cleared through the bush…
  • Payer ‐ the person who pays or is to pay; You can refer…
  • Mascot ‐ any person, animal, or thing supposed to bring…
  • Hobnob ‐ a friendly chat; at random; to drink together…
  • Gold export point ‐ noun: an exchange rate at which it is as cheap…
  • Insecticidally ‐ adverb: in an…
  • Rilievo ‐ relief…
  • Interstellar space ‐ noun: the region of space between star systems…
  • Talaq ‐ noun: a form of divorce under Islamic law in which…
  • Fomentation ‐ treatment of bodily pain or injury by the application…