carapace in English dictionary

  • carapace

    Meanings and definitions of "carapace"

    • A hard protective covering of bone or chitin.
    • noun
      A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.
    • noun
      in figurative use
    • hard protective covering
    • noun
      hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

    Synonyms of "carapace" in English dictionary

    scute, cuticle, shield are the top synonyms of "carapace" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of carapace

    • carapace ( plural  carapaces)
    • carapace (plural carapaces)
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