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leatherback turtle Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
The largest living species of turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), found in all tropical and subtropical oceans, characterized by a highly hydrodynamic body and a flexible, leathery carapace instead of a hard, bony shell.
Usage Example
"During the nesting season, the massive leatherback drags herself onto the sandy beach under the cover of darkness to lay her eggs."
Strongest
leatherback
Weak
lute
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