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tortoise

/tɔːrˈtoʊs/ noun · British & US
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What does tortoise mean?

noun

A slow-moving reptile with a shell that protects its back, typically having a long neck and legs. A person who is slow and deliberate in their actions.

Example

"The tortoise moved slowly across the desert, its shell glistening in the sunlight."

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