Terrapin

Word TERRAPIN
Character 8
Hyphenation ter ra pin
Pronunciations /ˈtɛɹəpɪn/

Definitions and meanings of "Terrapin"

What do we mean by terrapin?

A turtle that lives in fresh or brackish water. noun

One of several different freshwater or tide-water tortoises of the family Emydidæ; specifically, in the United States, the diamond-back, Malaclemmys or Malacoclemmys palustris, of the Atlantic coast from New York to Texas, famous among epicures. See diamond-backed turtle (under diamond-backed), and Malaclemmys. noun

Some other tortoise or turtle: as, the elephant terrapin of the Galapagos. noun

A dish made of the diamond-back. noun

Any one of numerous species of tortoises living in fresh and brackish waters. Many of them are valued for food. noun

The snapping turtle. noun

Any one of numerous species of American tortoises of the genus Cinosternon. noun

The painted turtle. See under Painted. noun

A small fresh-water American terrapin (Chelopus guttatus) having the carapace black with round yellow spots; -- called also spotted turtle. noun

Any of several North American turtles, of the family Emydidae, that live in fresh or brackish water. noun

Any of various edible North American web-footed turtles living in fresh or brackish water noun

Any of several small turtles, of the families Emydidae and Geoemydidae, that live in fresh or brackish water.

1) A place where everyone loves each other and treats each other with kindness. 2) A state of pure bliss and inner harmony with the outside world. LSD helps you get here, but you can get there on your own if you treat people right. Urban Dictionary

A small, aquatic North American turtle, once appreciated as a gourmet food. The diamondback terrapin is the state reptile of the state of Maryland and the official mascot of the University of Maryland. Urban Dictionary

1.A word used to insult another person. Often describing the nature of their appearance; i.e. a fat person, slow moving person. It is also just a simple insult similiar to Egrit. 2.A familiar greeting, used amongst groups of friends. Urban Dictionary

When an uncircumcised penis comes out of it's "shell" Urban Dictionary

The state of Maryland, or the University of Maryland, whose mascot is the Terrapin. Urban Dictionary

When one takes an infant turtle and surgically remove it's shell. One must then attach the shell to their back and start to make potato salad. Slather the finished potato salad over your erect penis and have your male or female partner perform fellacio. It is necessary that the stripped turtle is watching this sexual act as you arch your back and mimic the turtle's noises. When finished, superglue the shell back on the turtle and insert the turtle's head into your partners vagina and or anus until it suffocates. Urban Dictionary

A swim team in concord, california. Chill swimmers who keep it classy and dgaf while still breaking records. Home to many superior athletes who train 4+ hours a week in a freezing cold pool. Altogether a prestigious program. Urban Dictionary

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The word "terrapin" in example sentences

In 1880, a Washington Post reporter called terrapin vital to any dinner party "laying claim to being a pretentious affair." ❋ Matthew Jacob (2011)

Oh dear dog, the idea of terrapin poo on KY's elegant 'do .... ❋ Miss Snark (2006)

Soon Jon-Tom and the terrapin were the only ones still playing. ❋ Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- (1987)

"Some persons," wrote the Dutch traveller, Van der Donck, in 1656, "prepare delicious dishes from the water terrapin, which is luscious food." ❋ Alice Morse Earle (1881)

The terrapin is a small turtle, found on the shores of Maryland and ❋ Unknown (1862)

A small tortoise, called a terrapin, [198] is taken in some rivers, creeks, and swampy grounds, and is used as an article of food. ❋ George Warburton (1836)

In addition to the clean-cars standards, the Legislature approved a bill outlawing the trapping of the diamondback terrapin, which is the state reptile and official mascot of the University of Maryland. ❋ Unknown (2009)

I believe the little tortoise is call a terrapin or 'pik' in Hokkien. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Later spelled "terrapin," it meant the diamond-back, the esoteric little creature that spread the fame of the ❋ James Wharton (N/A)

* A local name for a kind of terrapin common in that section. ❋ Unknown (1908)

Your "terrapin" is all in my eye, very little in my mouth. ❋ George Frisbie Hoar (1865)

It is one of those river terrapin which is reared as food. ❋ Unknown (2008)

"terrapin": it is about the size of a common land tortoise, and haunts the shallow waters of the bay and the salt marshes around. ❋ Unknown (1851)

I got my first ever pet last month (thank you, Noa): a terrapin. ❋ Stephen Tall (2009)

Some [rise], some fall, some [climb]....to [get to] terrapin. ❋ Masonic_Lodge (2010)

"Is that a terrapin I see [swimming] in that [moat] with an [otter]?" ❋ Vix3n (2006)

1."[Hurry up] [terrapin]! We're gonna be late!" 2."Hey terrapin, [may I] have a piece of gum?" 3."[Terrapin]! Good to see you." ❋ Riland (2008)

[Djordje] had a [terrapin] while having sex with [Mary]. ❋ Tardwrangler (2017)

"I was herbin' 'em in the home of the terrapins Got it [dirt cheap] for 'em Plus if they was short with cheese I would work wit 'em." -Jay-Z, "[Izzo] ([H.O.V.A].)" ❋ Nick D (2004)

"Have you noticed [Barry] [the Turtle] at [the zoo] has been missing for the past week?" "Yeah, I think Beth and Jonathan used Barry for The Terrapin Potato Pop." ❋ JDeViz (2016)

"I wish I was on a fast [swim team].." "You should join Terrapins [Swim Team]! [Those guys] are [so classy]!" ❋ Alwaysclassy (2011)

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