carapace Synonyms

carapace Meaning

Wordnet

carapace (n)

hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

Webster

carapace (n.)

The thick shell or shield which covers the back of the tortoise, or turtle, the crab, and other crustaceous animals.

FAQs About the word carapace

hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtlesThe thick shell or shield which covers the back of the tortoise, or turtle, the c

armor, hull, casing, sheath, plate, husk, pod, plating, jacket, panoply

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The turtle's carapace provides a protective shell for its body.

A crab's carapace is typically hard and durable, shielding its vulnerable inner organs.

Scientists study the carapace of certain species to understand their evolutionary adaptations.

The intricate patterns on the carapace of a tortoise are unique to each individual.