testudo (Meaning)
testudo (n)
a movable protective covering that provided protection from above; used by Roman troops when approaching the walls of a besieged fortification
type genus of the Testudinidae
testudo (n.)
A genus of tortoises which formerly included a large number of diverse forms, but is now restricted to certain terrestrial species, such as the European land tortoise (Graeca) and the gopher of the Southern United States.
A cover or screen which a body of troops formed with their shields or targets, by holding them over their heads when standing close to each other. This cover resembled the back of a tortoise, and served to shelter the men from darts, stones, and other missiles. A similar defense was sometimes formed of boards, and moved on wheels.
A kind of musical instrument. a species of lyre; -- so called in allusion to the lyre of Mercury, fabled to have been made of the shell of a tortoise.
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testudo Sentence Examples
- The Roman soldiers formed a testudo to protect themselves from enemy projectiles.
- The tortoise's testudo provides excellent defense against predators.
- The testudo of a sea turtle helps it navigate the vast ocean.
- Engineers designed a new type of testudo to withstand extreme weather conditions.
- The testudo can be used as a shelter or a weapon in warfare.
- The testudo of a snail is a beautiful and intricate shell.
- Researchers study the testudo's structure and properties to understand evolution.
- Ancient cultures believed that the testudo contained magical powers.
- The testudo is a symbol of resilience and protection.
- The testudo represents the strength and unity of a group.
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a movable protective covering that provided protection from above; used by Roman troops when approaching the walls of a besieged fortification, type genus of th
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The Roman soldiers formed a testudo to protect themselves from enemy projectiles.
The tortoise's testudo provides excellent defense against predators.
The testudo of a sea turtle helps it navigate the vast ocean.
Engineers designed a new type of testudo to withstand extreme weather conditions.
