leatherback

Noun

Meaning

A large sea turtle (Sphargis coriacea), having no bony shell on its back. It is common in the warm and temperate parts of the Atlantic, and sometimes weighs over a thousand pounds; -- called also leather turtle, leathery turtle, leather-backed tortoise, etc.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

leatherback turtle Dermochelys coriacea leathery turtle dragon lute lotte chameleon cooter reptile snapper abs turtle loggerhead slowpoke terrapin
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Antonyms

small little pygmy teeny minor compact
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Hypernyms

sea turtle marine turtle

Phrases with the word

leatherback sea turtle

Examples

However, it is believed that some of these species may have bred in the islands in the past, and there are records of several sightings of leatherback sea turtle on beaches in Fuerteventura, adding credibility to the theory. Source: Internet

Some turtles do not have horny scutes; for example, the leatherback sea turtle and the soft-shelled turtles have shells covered with leathery skin, instead. Source: Internet

All private constructions should be removed from the 75-meter strip of land that runs for several kilometers next to beaches that include Playa Grande, where leatherback turtles nest every year, said the order from the court. Source: Internet

This list excludes sea turtles, however both the leatherback and the Kemp's ridley would make the top 25 list. Source: Internet

The shells of leatherback sea turtles are extremely light because they lack scutes and contain many fontanelles. Source: Internet

Species affected by poaching The leatherback sea turtle is globally threatened due to poaching for eggs, meat and oil. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

leather-leaved leather-substitute leather-worker leatherback sea turtle leatherback turtle leatherboard