The hunting of turtles (the reptiles). / (nautical) Turning turtle. / (figuratively) Any slow progression or build-up.

present participle of turtle

A baby turtle.

plural of turtling

Any of several (species of) birds, called by this traditional name, mainly in the genus Streptopelia, of the family Columbidae (doves and pigeons, which also included the extinct passenger pigeon, dodo, and solitaire).

Any of several large American freshwater turtles of the family Chelydridae; they have powerful hooked jaws that close with a snap.

(intransitive, now historical) To capture a turtle by turning it onto its back. / (intransitive) Especially of a boat or ship, or some other vehicle: to turn upside down.

(US) The trunk of a car; a storage compartment under the hood. / A rumble seat.

A large, carnivorous marine turtle, Caretta caretta, found in warm seas

Alternative spelling of turtle dove