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Testudo

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Noun

1. testudo

a movable protective covering that provided protection from above; used by Roman troops when approaching the walls of a besieged fortification

2. genus testudo, testudo

type genus of the Testudinidae

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Testudo

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noun plural -dines (-dɪˌniːz)
a form of shelter used by the ancient Roman Army for protection against attack from above, consisting either of a mobile arched structure or of overlapping shields held by the soldiers over their heads

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Testudo

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nounWord forms: plural tesˈtudiˌnes (tɛsˈtudɪˌniz ; testo̅oˈdinēzˌ; tɛsˈtjudɪˌniz ; testyo̅oˈdinēzˌ)
1. 
a movable shelter or screen with a strong arched roof, used as a protection by ancient Roman soldiers
2. 
a protective covering over a group of ancient Roman soldiers, formed by overlapping their shields above their heads

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Testudo

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n. pl. tes·tu·dos
1. A Roman siege device consisting of a movable screen protecting the besiegers' approach to a wall.
2. A cover formed by the overlapping shields of besiegers and held over their heads.

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