"turtles" in the noun sense
1. turtleneck, turtle, polo-neck
a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
2. turtle
any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming
"turtles" in the verb sense
1. capsize, turtle, turn turtle
overturn accidentally
"Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!"
2. turtle
hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation
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