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carapace

noun

/ˈkærəˌpeɪs/

Meaning

the hard shell covering the back of some animals like turtles and crabs

The turtle withdrew into its carapace for protection.

shell, shield, armor, covering

skin, flesh

turtle carapace, protective carapace, crab carapace

Plants considered collectively, especially those found in a particular region.

The action of obtaining or procuring something, especially for official purposes.

the quality of being legally or officially acceptable; the quality of being logically or factually s...

the cost of something; money spent

The controlled decomposition of organic matter to produce humus.

A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.