turtle
n.— «They say signals on the mall as well as a ridge of concrete domes, also known as “turtles,” will keep motorists in line.» —“TriMet kicks pedestrian study to curb” by Nick Budnick Portland Tribune (Ore.) Mar. 7, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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