cooter
word
Definition
A 'cooter' is a type of freshwater river turtle found in the southeastern United States. In rare cases, the word may appear as slang, but the main meaning is the turtle.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in the southern U.S., mainly in biological or regional discussions. Rarely, 'cooter' may appear as slang with completely different, often vulgar meanings—context is important. Use carefully.
Spanish: tortuga de río (EE. UU.)Portuguese (BR): tartaruga de rio (EUA)Portuguese (PT): tartaruga de rio (EUA)Chinese (Simplified): 北美河龟Chinese (Traditional): 北美河龜Hindi: कूटेर (अमेरिकी नदी कछुआ)Arabic: سلحفاة نهرية أمريكيةBengali: কুটার (এক ধরনের নদীর কচ্ছপ)Russian: кутер (пресноводная речная черепаха)Japanese: クーター（アメリカ産淡水カメ）Vietnamese: rùa cooter (rùa sông nước ngọt Mỹ)Korean: 쿠터 거북이Turkish: cooter (tatlı su kaplumbağası)Urdu: کوٹر (ایک قسم کا تازہ پانی کا کچھوا)Indonesian: cooter (kura-kura sungai Amerika)
Example Sentences
The river is home to many cooters.
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People sometimes see a cooter sunbathing on a log.
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Watch out—the cooter might bite if you get too close!
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A cooter can grow larger than most turtles in the area.
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Did you know the Suwannee cooter is unique to Florida?
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Locals call these turtles cooters because of their wide shells.
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