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Definition of “snapping turtle”

snapping turtle

any large aggressive North American river turtle of the family Chelydridae, esp Chelydra serpentina (common snapping turtle), having powerful hooked jaws and a rough shell Also called: snapper

Another species facing a ban is the snapping turtle , a North American reptile that is known for its vicious bite.

Times, Sunday Times (2004)

He clamped his mouth shut like a snapping turtle and stared up at the ceiling.

Nicola Barker BEHINDLINGS (2002)

Here you'll find a few assorted trees, a possum, a raccoon, a snapping turtle and a (fictional) visiting naturalist, Dianne.

New Scientist (1998)

The Great Water Turtles The great Water Turtle of New England, I take to be our great Mud Turtle [ snapping turtle.

Eric Newby A BOOK OF LANDS AND PEOPLES (2003)

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