snapping turtle

• Grande tortue d'eau douce agressive, originaire d'Amérique du Nord, dotée de mâchoires puissantes et d'un mécanisme de défense consistant à claquer rapidement la mâchoire.

A large, aggressive freshwater turtle known for its powerful jaws and snapping defense mechanism, native to North America.

1. Large freshwater turtleB1formal

   A large, aggressive freshwater turtle known for its powerful jaws and ability to snap quickly.

   Tortue serpentine

   • The snapping turtle lurked at the bottom of the pond.
   • We saw a large snapping turtle basking on a log.
   • Be careful not to get too close to a snapping turtle.

2. Aggressive or irritable personB2informalamerican

   A person who is quick to become angry or snap at others.

   Personne irascible

   • Don't talk to him before his coffee; he's a real snapping turtle in the morning.
   • She turned into a snapping turtle when she heard the bad news.
   • The boss was a snapping turtle during the meeting.