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Definitions turn turtle verb (turns turtle, turning turtle, turned turtle) To turn upside down. Commonly used for boats and ships that capsize and turn through 180° so their hulls are above their superstructure, but it can refer to any vehicle in a similar position.http://www.brucekirbymarine.com/pixel.htmlhttp://www.lancastermuseum.ca/tirpitz.htmlhttp://www.nepalmountainnews.com/news.php/2007/09/29/7-killed-13-injured-as-bus-turn-turtle-in-lalitpur-2.html (surfing) To roll upside-down with one's surfboard (usually a longboard) to allow a wave (usually an already broken wave) to pass over. 1998: a surfer prepares to turn turtle in the righthand shot — Kite Aerial Photography http://arch.ced.berkeley.edu/kap/gallery/gal111.html Supplemental Details:Sponsor an extended definition for turn turtle for as little as $10 per month. Click here to contact us.        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550100250500 results per page. Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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