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Definition of snapping turtle noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

snapping turtle

noun
 
/ˈsnæpɪŋ tɜːtl/
 
/ˈsnæpɪŋ tɜːrtl/
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  1. a large American turtle with powerful jaws
    • It's an important habitat for endangered species such as the American alligator and the snapping turtle.
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