common snapping turtle
noun
Simple meaning
Chelydra serpentina, a large freshwater turtle that lives in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water with muddy bottoms.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈkɑmənsˈnæpɪŋˈtɝtəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
Chelydra serpentina, a large freshwater turtle that lives in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water with muddy bottoms.
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This meaning: Chelydra serpentina, a large freshwater turtle that lives in shallow, slow-moving bodies of water with muddy bottoms.
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- Neutral
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- Moderately common
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- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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