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testudo    
n. 龟甲形大盾,土龟属

龟甲形大盾,土龟属

testudo
n 1: a movable protective covering that provided protection from
above; used by Roman troops when approaching the walls of a
besieged fortification
2: type genus of the Testudinidae [synonym: {Testudo}, {genus
Testudo}]

Testudo \Tes*tu"do\, n.; pl. {Testudines}. [L., from testa the
shell of shellfish, or of testaceous animals.]
1. (Zool.) A genus of tortoises which formerly included a
large number of diverse forms, but is now restricted to
certain terrestrial species, such as the European land
tortoise ({Testudo Graeca}) and the gopher of the Southern
United States.
[1913 Webster]

2. (Rom. Antiq.) A cover or screen which a body of troops
formed with their shields or targets, by holding them over
their heads when standing close to each other. This cover
resembled the back of a tortoise, and served to shelter
the men from darts, stones, and other missiles. A similar
defense was sometimes formed of boards, and moved on
wheels.
[1913 Webster]

3. (Mus.) A kind of musical instrument. a species of lyre; --
so called in allusion to the lyre of Mercury, fabled to
have been made of the shell of a tortoise.
[1913 Webster]


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  • TESTUDO | Office of the Registrar
    Testudo’s hours of availability have been expanded Testudo will now be accessible 24 7, with the exception of a brief daily maintenance cycle from 5:45 a m to 6:30 a m
  • Testudo formation - Wikipedia
    In ancient Roman warfare, the testudo or tortoise formation was a type of shield wall formation commonly used by the Roman legions during battles, particularly when they were the attacking force during sieges
  • The Testudo Formation - Roman Military | UNRV Roman History
    The testudo was a specialised Roman shield formation in which legionaries interlocked their large scutum shields on all sides and overhead to create a protective shell
  • TESTUDO Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
    The meaning of TESTUDO is a cover of overlapping shields or a shed wheeled up to a wall used by the ancient Romans to protect an attacking force
  • Testudo: The Military Formation that Lasted from Ancient Rome to Today
    The testudo or tortoise formation was a type of Roman shield wall formation, often employed to defend against projectiles, particularly during sieges The word testudo means "tortoise" in Latin, referencing the way the soldiers' shields overlapped to create a protective shell-like barrier
  • Testudo Formation: Roman Human Tank Strategy
    In the annals of military history, few tactical maneuvers have captured the imagination like the Testudo Formation Latin for “tortoise”, the testudo was a formation used by Roman legionaries to create a near-impenetrable barrier of shields, transforming soldiers into a moving fortress
  • Roman Military Strategy: The Use of the Testudo Formation
    One of its most recognizable battlefield formations was the testudo, or “tortoise” formation This tactic was designed to protect soldiers from missiles during sieges and assaults
  • Testudo - romanmilitaryresearchsociety. com
    Forming a testudo severely restricted the Romans ability to engage in melee combat The Parthian cataphracts exploited that weakness and repeatedly charged the Roman line, which caused panic and inflicted heavy casualties
  • The Strategic Use of Testudo Formation in Ancient Military Tactics
    The testudo formation, a notable tactical innovation of the ancient Roman army, exemplifies disciplined cooperation and strategic ingenuity Its effectiveness against diverse threats underscores its significance in military history
  • Testudo - NovaRoma
    In ancient Roman warfare, the testudo or "tortoise formation" was a type of shield wall formation commonly used by the Roman legions during battles, particularly sieges





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