Found 2 items, similar to Snapping turtle.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: snapping turtle snapping turtle n : large aggressive freshwater turtle with powerful jaws
English → English (gcide) Definition: Snapping turtle Snapping \Snap"ping\, a. & n. from Snap, v. [1913 Webster] Snapping beetle. (Zo["o]l.) See Snap beetle, under Snap. Snapping turtle. (Zo["o]l.) (a) A large and voracious aquatic turtle (Chelydra serpentina ) common in the fresh waters of the United States; -- so called from its habit of seizing its prey by a snap of its jaws. Called also mud turtle. (b) See Alligator snapper, under Alligator. [1913 Webster]