Vocabulary : Turtle to Turves
Turtle : The turtledove. ;; Any one of the numerous species of Testudinata, especially a sea turtle, or chelonian. ;; The curved plate in which the form is held in a type-revolving cylinder press.Turtle peg : A sharp steel spear attached to a cord, used in taking sea turtles.
Turtleback : A rude stone celt of a form suggesting the back of a turtle. ;; A convex deck at the bow or stern of a vessel, so made to shed the seas quickly.
Turtledove : Any one of numerous species of pigeons belonging to Turtur and allied genera, native of various parts of the Old World; especially, the common European species (Turtur vulgaris), which is noted for its plaintive note, affectionate disposition, and devotion to its mate. ;; Any one of several species of pigeons more or less resembling the true turtledoves, as the American mourning dove (see under Dove), and the Australian turtledove (Stictopelia cuneata).
Turtle-footed : Slow-footed.
