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box tortoise

 

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Noun box tortoise has 1 sense
  1. box turtle, box tortoise - chiefly terrestrial turtle of North America; shell can be closed tightly
    --1 is a kind of turtle
    --1 is a member of Terrapene, genus Terrapene
    --1 has particulars: Western box turtle, Terrapene ornata

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Box Tortoise

Noun (Animal): A type of terrestrial turtle that has a high, domed shell and can retract its head and limbs completely into the shell for protection.

Example Sentence: The box tortoise is commonly found in North America and is known for its ability to close its shell tightly.

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Noun (Botany): A low-growing plant with small, box-shaped leaves.

Example Sentence: The beautiful garden was adorned with various types of box tortoises, giving it a unique appearance.

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Adjective: Related to or characteristic of a box tortoise.

Example Sentence: The zoo had a special exhibit featuring box tortoise species from different parts of the world.

Verb (Slang): To hide or refrain from taking action or participating in something.

Example Sentence: Jake decided to box tortoise his feelings and didn't express his true emotions to his friends.

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