Meaning Of The Word Snapping turtle
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Snapping turtle Meaning
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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 |
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