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Turtle (Verb)

Overturn accidentally; "Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The canoe turtled as soon as it was hit by the large wave.
Her kayak turtled after she lost her balance in the rough waters.
The sailboat turtled when the strong gust of wind caught it sideways.
If you lean too far out of the boat, it will turtle and tip over.
The boat turtled during the sea trials and had to be rescued by a tugboat nearby.

Hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation.

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

He had been turtling for decades, passing down his expertise to his children and grandchildren.
Habitat destruction and over-hunting have made the ancient practice of turtling unsustainable in many regions.
Their livelihood, turtling, was threatened by strict conservation laws and dwindling numbers.
Years of turtling experience allowed her to identify the species quickly and efficiently.
As the era of commercial turtling came to an end, many communities had to adapt to new means of income.