Synonyms for turtle

Noun

1. turtle, chelonian, chelonian reptile

usage: any of various aquatic and land reptiles having a bony shell and flipper-like limbs for swimming

Verb

1. capsize, turtle, turn turtle, overturn, turn over, tip over, tump over

usage: overturn accidentally; "Don't rock the boat or it will capsize!"

2. turtle, hunt, run, hunt down, track down

usage: hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation