hard-shelled Synonyms

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of animals or plants that have a hard shell

The turtle's hard-shelled exterior protected it from the claws of its predators.
The hard-shelled eggs of the tortoise required careful handling to avoid breakage.
The hermit crab's body was soft, but it found a hard-shelled home in an abandoned snail shell.
The armadillo's hard-shelled back served as an effective defense against its enemies.
The hard-shelled nut's tough exterior hid its sweet and nutritious kernel.
The oyster's hard-shelled exterior protected its delicate body from the harsh ocean currents.
The lobster's hard-shelled claws were used for capturing and crushing its prey.
The hard-shelled beetles scurried across the forest floor, their shiny carapaces reflecting the sunlight.
The archaeologist carefully excavated the hard-shelled remains of an ancient snail fossil.
The hard-shelled helmet provided the soldier with protection from enemy fire.

of animals or plants that have a hard shell

unflinching, steadfast, stouthearted,hard-line, tenacious, strict, hidebound, relentless, iron, severe

flexible, amenable, compliant, acquiescent, agreeable, obedient, pliable, pliable, complying, compliant

The turtle's hard-shelled exterior protected it from the claws of its predators.

The hard-shelled eggs of the tortoise required careful handling to avoid breakage.

The hermit crab's body was soft, but it found a hard-shelled home in an abandoned snail shell.

The armadillo's hard-shelled back served as an effective defense against its enemies.