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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD TERRAPIN

Of Algonquian origin; compare Delaware torope turtle.
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PRONUNCIATION OF TERRAPIN

terrapin  [ˈtɛrəpɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TERRAPIN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Terrapin 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 TERRAPIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Terrapin

Terrapin is a term used in English for several smaller species of turtle living in fresh or brackish water. The species called terrapin do not form a taxonomic unit, and may not be very closely related, although many belong to the families Geoemydidae and Emydidae. A distinction between turtle and terrapin does not exist in other European languages. The name "terrapin" is derived from the Algonquian word torope, used for Malaclemys terrapin. In the UK red-eared sliders are known as "red-eared terrapins".

Definition of terrapin in the English dictionary

The definition of terrapin in the dictionary is any of various web-footed chelonian reptiles that live on land and in fresh water and feed on small aquatic animals: family Emydidae Also called: water tortoise.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TERRAPIN


atropin
ˈætrəpɪn
chincapin
ˈtʃɪŋkəpɪn
chinkapin
ˈtʃɪŋkəpɪn
chinquapin
ˈtʃɪŋkəpɪn
Crispin
ˈkrɪspɪn
galopin
ˈɡæləpɪn
hairpin
ˈhɛəˌpɪn
heliotropin
ˌhiːlɪˈɒtrəpɪn
jalapin
ˈdʒæləpɪn
kingpin
ˈkɪŋˌpɪn
lapin
ˈlæpɪn
lupin
ˈluːpɪn
pin
pɪn
pippin
ˈpɪpɪn
repin
riːˈpɪn
reserpine
ˈrɛsəpɪn
spin
spɪn
thyrotropin
ˌθaɪrəʊˈtrəʊpɪn
Turpin
ˈtɜːpɪn
underpin
ˌʌndəˈpɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TERRAPIN

terraced
terraced house
terraced housing
terraceless
terraces
terracette
terracing
terracotta
terraform
terraforming
terrain
terramara
Terramycin
terrane
terraqueous
terrararia
terrarariums
terrarium
Terrassa
terrazzo

WORDS THAT END LIKE TERRAPIN

Campin
Chaliapin
Chopin
clothespin
coppin
diamondback terrapin
giant chinquapin
harpin
I-pin
isospin
lynchpin
on the spin
rolling pin
safety pin
sculpin
stick pin
topspin
water chinquapin
wheelspin
wrist pin

Synonyms and antonyms of terrapin in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «terrapin» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TERRAPIN

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

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

galápago
570 millions of speakers

English

terrapin
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

टेरपनि
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السلحفاة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

черепаха
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

tartaruga de água doce
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নদীচর কচ্ছপ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

tortue d´eau douce
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terrapin
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sumpfschildkröte
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

テラピン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

후미 거북
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Terrapin
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

loại rùa ở nước ngọt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆமை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टेरपिन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tatlısu kaplumbağası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

terrapin
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

żółw
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

черепаха
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Terrapin
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

terrapin
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

skilpad
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

terrapin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

terrapin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of terrapin

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TERRAPIN»

The term «terrapin» is regularly used and occupies the 59.559 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TERRAPIN» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TERRAPIN»

Discover the use of terrapin in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to terrapin and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Terrapin
These questions follow Dennis through young adulthood and beyond; they finally catch up to him in the surprising and thrilling climax of this novel.
T. M. Doran, 2012
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Diamonds in the Marsh: A Natural History of the Diamondback ...
The first book-length investigation of a fascinating reptile
Barbara Brennessel, 2006
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Brer Rabbit and Sis Cow, Terrapin Races Rabbit
Brer Rabbit needs to get milk from Sis Cow to feed his family. Terrapin wants to beat that bragging Rabbit in a race and teach him a lesson. How will these clever characters do it? Read this book to find out.
Rhody Cohon, Stacia Deutsch, 2010
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Uncle Remus, Or, Mr. Fox, Mr. Rabbit and Mr. Terrapin
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Joel Chandler Harris, 2012
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Terrapin Run: A Mockery of 'ad Hockery'.
1Brief of the Amicus Curiae American Planning Association, David Trail et. al. v. Terrapin Run, LLC., 8, note 11.
Barbara L. Hopkins, 2008
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Up Terrapin River
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
Opie Percival Read, 2012
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International Wildlife Encyclopedia: Sweetfish - tree snake
The name terrapin is derived from an Algonquin Native American word meaning little turtle and was brought to Europe from North America in the early 19th century. It was used rather unsystematically by the early European settlers in North ...
‎2002
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Taking Terrapin Home: A Love Affair With a Small Catamaran.
There are no heroics. This is not a survival manual. This is a good story.
Mathew J. A. Wilson, 2010
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The Best American Mystery Stories of the Century
The. Terrapin. victor heard the elevator door open, his mother's quick footsteps in the hall, and he flipped his book shut. He shoved it under the sofa pillow out of sight, and winced as he heard it slip between sofa and wall to the floor with a thud ...
Tony Hillerman, Otto Penzler, 2001
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Life in the Chesapeake Bay
The diamondback terrapin, Malaclemys terrapin, is a typical inhabitant of mid- and lower estuarine embay- ments and is found, as one of several subspecies, from southern New England to the coast of the Gulf of Mexico. The Chesapeake Bay ...
Alice Jane Lippson, Robert L. Lippson, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TERRAPIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term terrapin is used in the context of the following news items.
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Terrapin Beer teams up with 'Walking Dead' for Blood Orange IPA
The AMC hit show — which is filmed in Atlanta — is making a beer with Athens' Terrapin called Blood Orange IPA. According to a show's website, the beer is ... «Online Athens, Jul 15»
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Cause of terrapin die-off unknown
“Then tons of people started calling in,” said Rebecca Shoer, Terrapin Field Coordinator at Mass Audubon's Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary. The turtles, who ... «Wicked Local Yarmouth, Jul 15»
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4 rescued, 1 missing after boat capsizes near Terrapin Beach Park …
It happened off Terrapin Beach on Kent Island, about a mile north of the Bay Bridge. Thomson said police are searching for Sotelo along with the Coast Guard. «WJLA, Jun 15»
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Athens-Clarke not likely to sweeten deal for Terrapin Beer Co., says …
In late April, Athens-Clarke County Mayor Nancy Denson and Terrapin Beer Co. president John Cochran signed a draft agreement outlining a county plan to ... «Online Athens, Jun 15»
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John Mayer Helps Phil Lesh Recreate Cornell '77 Show at Terrapin
John Mayer made a surprise appearance for last night's Phil Lesh and Friends show at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, CA. The guitarist played guitar for the ... «jambands.com, Jun 15»
6
No fresh lobster? Kim Jong Un takes aim at North Korean terrapin farm
According to North Korea's state-run KCNA news agency, the country's Supreme Leader recently carried out an inspection of the Taedonggang Terrapin Farm ... «CNN, May 15»
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Phil Lesh & Friends Pay Tribute To Grateful Dead 1975 At Terrapin
Phil Lesh & Friends continued a series of shows honoring each year of Grateful Dead last night at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, California. Lesh's group ... «JamBase, May 15»
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Trey Anastasio Performs With Phil Lesh At Terrapin Crossroads
Phil Lesh and his son Grahame Lesh welcomed Phish's Trey Anastasio to Terrapin Crossroads Friday night. The brief, unannounced May Day appearance at ... «JamBase, May 15»
9
Bill Frisell Makes Phil Lesh & Friends Debut At Terrapin
Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh has presented dozens of interesting Phil Lesh & Friends lineups over the past few years at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, ... «JamBase, Apr 15»
10
Phil Lesh & Friends Pay Tribute To Grateful Dead 1972 At Terrapin
Phil Lesh & Friends continued honoring each year of Grateful Dead at Terrapin Crossroads in San Rafael, California last night as part of a celebration of the ... «JamBase, Mar 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Terrapin [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/terrapin>. Apr 2024 ».
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