turtling

Meaning

Noun

1. (uncountable) The hunting of turtles (the reptiles).
2. (uncountable) Turning turtle.
3. (figuratively, uncountable) Any slow progression or build-up.
4. (uncountable) A defensive strategy of avoiding conflict, by maintaining strong defense and little to no offense, while remaining in a fixed position.

Verb

present participle and gerund of turtle

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turtle

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Translations

صيد السلاحف

capgirar

kentern

ανατρέπομαι

capoter

chavirer

retourner

faire chavirer

accanire

ribaltare

kapseizen

kenteren

omslaan

soçobrar

voltar-se

Etymology

From turtle + -ing.