Synonyms of testudo

Noun


1. testudo, protective covering, protective cover, protection

usage: a movable protective covering that provided protection from above; used by Roman troops when approaching the walls of a besieged fortification

2. Testudo, genus Testudo, reptile genus

usage: type genus of the Testudinidae

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