Snapping Turtle (Noun)
Meaning
Large aggressive freshwater turtle with powerful jaws.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The snapping turtle is a large aggressive freshwater turtle with powerful jaws that can exert a bite force of up to 1,000 pounds per square inch.
- Snapping turtles are known for their territorial behavior and will fiercely defend their habitats from other turtles and predators.
- While swimming in the lake, I encountered a massive snapping turtle that hissed and snapped its jaws when I approached it.
- The zookeeper carefully handled the snapping turtle, making sure not to get too close to its powerful jaws.
- In some parts of North America, snapping turtles are considered an invasive species due to their aggressive behavior and ability to outcompete native species for food and habitat.