noun

"Tortoise" is a type of slow-moving animal with a hard shell on its back. They live on land and are different from turtles because they don't swim in water. Tortoises have short, sturdy legs and they eat plants. They can live for a very long time.

Example

1. The tortoise walked slowly across the garden, looking for some fresh leaves to eat.
2. In the story, the tortoise won the race against the rabbit because it kept going steadily.
3. My friend has a pet tortoise that likes to sunbathe in the backyard during sunny days.