ஆமை — meaning in English

English meaning

• tortoise noun A land-dwelling reptile with a hard domed shell into which it can withdraw its head and legs for protection.
• turtle noun A reptile with a hard protective shell that lives on land, in fresh water, or in the sea.

Senses

ஆமை is used for these senses in English:

• tortoise land-dwelling reptile
• turtle land or marine reptile with a shell

turtle — full definition

1. noun A reptile with a hard protective shell that lives on land, in fresh water, or in the sea.
2. verb To flip over onto one's back, especially of a boat capsizing.
3. verb In gaming, to play very defensively, building up defences rather than attacking.

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