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carapace / shell
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/kɐ.ɾɐˈpa.sɐ/ca·ra·pa·ça
Definition
1A hard, protective shell covering the back of animals such as turtles, crabs, and some insects.
Usage examples
“The turtle retreated into its carapace when threatened.”
“The crab's carapace was covered in algae.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
turtle shellchitinous carapaceprotective carapace