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Definition of hawksbill turtle
hawksbill turtle
Plural:hawksbill turtles
hawksbill turtle Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A critically endangered sea turtle species found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide, particularly around coral reefs, characterized by its narrow, pointed beak and intricately patterned overlapping shell scutes.
Example
"During our dive in the Caribbean, we were lucky enough to spot a hawksbill turtle gracefully swimming among the coral reefs."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name derives from the turtle's distinctively elongated and pointed beak, which strongly resembles that of a hawk.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hawksbill turtle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hawksbill turtle