reptiles
word · lemma: reptile
Definition
Reptiles are cold-blooded animals with scales, such as snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles. They usually lay eggs and live both on land and in water.
Usage & Nuances
'Reptiles' is a scientific or general term, often used in biology, education, or when grouping animals. Collocates with 'cold-blooded', 'species', and names of specific reptiles. Not used for mammals, birds, or amphibians.
Spanish: reptilesPortuguese (BR): répteisPortuguese (PT): répteisChinese (Simplified): 爬行动物Chinese (Traditional): 爬行動物Hindi: सरीसृपArabic: زواحفBengali: সরীসৃপRussian: пресмыкающиесяJapanese: 爬虫類Vietnamese: bò sátKorean: 파충류Turkish: sürüngenlerUrdu: رینگنے والے جانورIndonesian: reptil
Example Sentences
Snakes and lizards are examples of reptiles.
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Turtles are slow-moving reptiles.
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Children learned about reptiles at the zoo.
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Some people keep reptiles as unusual pets at home.
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Unlike mammals, reptiles don’t have fur or feathers.
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I’m fascinated by all kinds of reptiles, especially snakes and alligators.
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