turtle shell

collocation in English

meaningsofturtleandshell

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turtle
noun[C]
uk
/ˈtɜː.təl/us
/ˈtɝː.t̬əl/
a reptile that lives in the sea and has a thick shell covering its body into which it can move its head and legs for protection. Turtles come onto land in order to lay ...
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shell
noun
uk
/ʃel/us
/ʃel/
the hard outer covering of something, especially nuts, eggs, and ...
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(Definition ofturtleandshellfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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It visited a traditional fishing site, an experimental ranching centre andturtleshellstockpiles.
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Turtleshelljewelry is incrusted with gold and silver.
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The "tinbe" can be made of various materials but is commonly found in vine, cane, metal, orturtleshell.
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It is sometimes referred to as the turtle helmet by collectors, because of its vague resemblance to aturtleshell.
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The oblong, hashed round drawings might be interpreted as a seaturtleshellas viewed from the inside after the flesh had been consumed.
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Gourds from their garden andturtleshellwere used for ceremonial rattles.
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Outside the rooms lie sculptures and chests inlaid withturtleshell.
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There are 88 story cards with light greenturtleshellborders and text backs.
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Pareiasaur skulls have several turtle-like features, and in some species the scutes have developed into bony plates, possibly the precursors of aturtleshell.
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Small dermal ossicles covered the body, while the pattern of armour plates on the back reminiscent of aturtleshell.
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His iconic features include a large, spikedturtleshell, horns, razor-sharp fangs, equally sharp claws, and a shock of red hair.
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Their main aim was to harvest trepang (sea cucumber),turtleshell, pearls and other prized items to trade in their homeland.
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A small game hunting license is required to hunt the turtle, and it is mandated that theturtleshell must be 12 inches long, or longer in a straight line.
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I have noted his comments about tortoiseshell and turtle shells, and also about the distinctions that ought to be made.
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Its teeth are specialized to slice through flesh, bone, and other tough substances such as turtle shells.
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