English Explanatory Dictionary

turtling

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The hunting of turtles (the reptiles).
  2. Turning turtle.
  3. Any slow progression or build-up.
  4. A defensive strategy of avoiding conflict, by maintaining strong defense and little to no offense, while remaining in a fixed position.
verb
  1. present participle and gerund of turtle
noun
  1. A baby turtle.

Word forms

turtling turtlings

Etymology

From turtle + -ing.

Synonyms

turtlet
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