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Definition of Snapping turtle
1. Noun. Large aggressive freshwater turtle with powerful jaws.
Generic synonyms: Turtle
Group relationships: Chelydridae, Family Chelydridae
Specialized synonyms: Chelydra Serpentina, Common Snapping Turtle, Snapper, Alligator Snapper, Alligator Snapping Turtle, Macroclemys Temmincki
Group relationships: Chelydridae, Family Chelydridae
Specialized synonyms: Chelydra Serpentina, Common Snapping Turtle, Snapper, Alligator Snapper, Alligator Snapping Turtle, Macroclemys Temmincki
Definition of Snapping turtle
1. Noun. Any of several large American freshwater turtles of the family ''Chelydridae''; they have powerful hooked jaws that close with a snap. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com