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Meaning of "leatherback" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LEATHERBACK

leatherback  [ˈlɛðəˌbæk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LEATHERBACK

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determiner
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Leatherback is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LEATHERBACK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

leatherback

Leatherback sea turtle

The leatherback sea turtle, sometimes called the lute turtle, is the largest of all living turtles and is the fourth heaviest modern reptile behind three crocodilians. It is the only living species in the genus Dermochelys. It can easily be differentiated from other modern sea turtles by its lack of a bony shell. Instead, its carapace is covered by skin and oily flesh. Dermochelys coriacea is the only extant member of the family Dermochelyidae.

Definition of leatherback in the English dictionary

The definition of leatherback in the dictionary is a large turtle, Dermochelys coriacea, of warm and tropical seas, having a ridged leathery carapace: family Dermochelidae Also called : leathery turtle.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LEATHERBACK


bareback
ˈbɛəˌbæk
cashback
ˈkæʃˌbæk
chairback
ˈtʃɛəˌbæk
comeback
ˈkʌmˌbæk
cornerback
ˈkɔːnəˌbæk
feedback
ˈfiːdˌbæk
fireback
ˈfaɪəˌbæk
flareback
ˈfleəˌbæk
flashback
ˈflæʃˌbæk
hatchback
ˈhætʃˌbæk
horseback
ˈhɔːsˌbæk
huckaback
ˈhʌkəˌbæk
outback
ˈaʊtˌbæk
paperback
ˈpeɪpəˌbæk
pickaback
ˈpɪkəˌbæk
playback
ˈpleɪˌbæk
quarterback
ˈkwɔːtəˌbæk
razorback
ˈreɪzəˌbæk
roorback
ˈrʊəˌbæk
silverback
ˈsɪlvəˌbæk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LEATHERBACK

leastwise
leat
leather
leather bar
leather beetle
leather goods
leatherbound
leatherette
leatherhead
leatheriness
leathering
leatherjacket
leatherleaf
leatherlike
leathern
leatherneck
leathers
leatherwood
leathery
leathery turtle

WORDS THAT END LIKE LEATHERBACK

back
back to back
back-to-back
bounce back
callback
drawback
get back
go back
hold back
hold-back
laid-back
look back
Monday morning quarterback
pat on the back
payback
positive feedback
sit back
snapback
splashback
upper back

Synonyms and antonyms of leatherback in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «leatherback» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LEATHERBACK

Find out the translation of leatherback to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of leatherback from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «leatherback» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

棱皮
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

laúd
570 millions of speakers

English

leatherback
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Leatherback
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السلاحف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кожистых
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

couro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সবচেয়ে বড়ো আকারের কচ্ছপ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

luth
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kulit belakang
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Leder
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

オサガメ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

장수
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kulit
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

luýt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தோல்-
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लेदरबॅक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Deri sırtlı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

liuto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

leatherback
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

шкірястих
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

pieloasă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δερματοχελώνα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

leerrug
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

läder
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

leather
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of leatherback

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LEATHERBACK»

The term «leatherback» is regularly used and occupies the 106.144 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LEATHERBACK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about leatherback

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEATHERBACK»

Discover the use of leatherback in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to leatherback and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Leatherback Sea Turtles
For information regarding permission, write to Capstone Press, 1710 Roe Crest Drive, North Mankato, Minnesota 56003. Library of Congress Cataloging-in- Publication Data Rake, Jody Sullivan. Leatherback sea turtles / by Jody Sullivan Rake.
Jody Sullivan Rake, 2013
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Leatherback Turtles, Giant Squids, and Other Mysterious ...
"Explains why the ocean depths are extreme environments and examines how leatherback turtles, giant squids, and other animals have adapted to the harsh conditions"--Provided by publisher.
Ana Maria Rodriguez, 2012
3
Leatherback Turtles
Leatherback turtles are giants of the ocean. They are strong and swift swimmers. Learn more about these endangered reptiles in Leatherback Turtles.
Beth Bracken, 2012
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Leatherback Sea Turtle
Learn why leatherback sea turtles are endangered, where they live, how many there are, and what people are doing to save them. See leatherback sea turtles in their habitat, and learn what they eat, and how they treat their babies.
Rod Theodorou, 2001
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Landon and the Leatherback Sea Turtle
You probably have seen a pond turtle, but have you ever seen a sea turtle? Landon and the Leatherback Sea Turtle is a story of a young boy and a very large leatherback sea turtle. They have many adventures apart and together.
Adele Edwards, 2008
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Leatherback Turtle: The World's Heaviest Reptile
Find out how deep the leatherback turtle can dive, what food it eats, and why it is in danger of disappearing.
Kirsten Hall, 2007
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Leatherback Turtles
From physical features and classification to habitat, diet, and communication, Leatherback Turtles provides and in-depth and informative overview of this endangered animal.
Melanie Watt, 2013
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Factors Affecting Population Dynamics of Eastern Pacific ...
In conclusion, the population decline at Las Baulas was mainly caused by egg poaching but is still threatened by high mortality in the ocean.
Maria del Pilar Santidrián Tomillo, 2007
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An Evaluation of Canada's Ability to Protect Leatherback ...
This research suggests that SARA has several weaknesses which limit its ability to fully protect leatherbacks within Canada and internationally.
Kaitlin P. Fahey, 2009
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Queensland's Threatened Animals
Critically Endangered Description: The Leatherback Turtle is the largest marine turtle. Adults are black with pale spots and have a very pointed posterior carapace. The beak has a distinct notch on each side. Pink blotches highlight the head.
Lee K. Curtis, Andrew J. Dennis, Keith R. Macdonald, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LEATHERBACK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term leatherback is used in the context of the following news items.
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Rare leatherback turtle sighting off Tiree
An extremely rare visitor has been spotted in Hebridean waters in the form of a leatherback turtle. The turtle was seen by guests and staff from ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»
2
Rare Endangered Leatherback Turtle Spotted In Northern California …
Next time you're out on the ocean, keep an eye out for a rare but welcome visitor to our waters – the leatherback turtle. Leatherbacks sea turtles ... «California Diver, Jul 15»
3
The troubling side of sea turtle recovery - Post and Courier
Green sea turtles also are found here, occasionally the huge leatherback and the Kemp's ridley, the rarest species. The turtles remain among ... «Charleston Post Courier, Jul 15»
4
The troubling side of sea turtle recovery
Green sea turtles also are found here, occasionally the huge leatherback and the Kemp's ridley, the rarest species. The turtles remain among ... «Charleston Post Courier, Jul 15»
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Infection killed turtle - timesofmalta.com
A necropsy on a dead leatherback turtle towed in at the Ċirkewwa quay by the Armed Forces of Malta yesterday found that the turtle died from ... «Times of Malta, Jul 15»
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South Walton Turtle Watch watching banner season of nesting …
But the area also sees the occasional Green, Leatherback, and the rare Kemp's Ridley. Sea turtles return to their nesting spots every two or ... «The Northwest Florida Daily News, Jul 15»
7
Balano-Stott completes Outward Bound course
... and her fellow Girl Scouts participated in a multi-day service project focused on protecting the endangered leatherback sea turtle population. «Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel, Jul 15»
8
Sea turtle conservationists attacked in Costa Rica
The poacher prevented from finishing the job on Pacuare Beach on June 4 was attempting to steal the eggs of a nesting leatherback sea turtle ... «Mongabay.com, Jul 15»
9
Number Of Ga. Coast Sea Turtle Nests May Break Record
The vast majority of the nests belonged to loggerheads, but researchers have also turned up five green turtle nests and one leatherback nest. «WABE 90.1 FM, Jul 15»
10
Dining and Dating: Discovering Houston's Diverse Food Options
... my date told me about a class trip where they'd watched leatherback turtles hatch, thus causing me to accuse the American education system ... «Houstonia Magazine, Jul 15»

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