turtling

== English == === Etymology 1 === From turtle +‎ -ing. ==== Noun ==== turtling (uncountable) The hunting of turtles (the reptiles). (nautical) Turning turtle. (figuratively) Any slow progression or build-up. (games, card games, computer games) A defensive strategy of avoiding conflict, by maintaining strong defense and little to no offense, while remaining in a fixed position. ==== Verb ==== turtling present participle and gerund of turtle === Etymology 2 === From turtle +‎ -ling. ==== Noun ==== turtling (plural turtlings) A baby turtle. Synonym: turtlet === Anagrams === ruttling