noun. The act or method of catching turtles; the business of a turtler.

noun. The act, practice, or art of catching turtles.

noun. Alternative form of turtleling.

noun. The hunting of turtles (the reptiles).

noun. Turning turtle.

noun. Any slow progression or build-up.

noun. A defensive strategy of avoiding conflict, usually in a fixed position.

verb. Present participle of turtle.

"In fact the idea of turtling in Kandahar base while some new imaginary force comes into take over combat operations for us is so divorced from reality I'm not quite sure what marriage counselor can fix it."

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