loricate Antonyms
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Meaning of loricate
loricate (v. t.)
To cover with some protecting substance, as with lute, a crust, coating, or plates.
loricate (v.)
Covered with a shell or exterior made of plates somewhat like a coat of mail, as in the armadillo.
loricate (n.)
An animal covered with bony scales, as crocodiles among reptiles, and the pangolins among mammals.
loricate Sentence Examples
- The heavily loricate soldiers marched into battle, their armor glinting in the sun.
- The loricate scales of the giant armadillo provided excellent protection against predators.
- The loricate structures in the plant's leaves gave it a distinctive appearance.
- The loricate tunic of the ancient Roman soldier was designed to deflect blows and arrows.
- The loricate caterpillar had a tough, spiky exoskeleton that deterred potential attackers.
- The loricate fins of the armored catfish helped it navigate through turbulent waters.
- The loricate gills of the sea snail allowed it to breathe in both air and water.
- The loricate setae on the underside of the spider's abdomen helped it grip surfaces.
- The loricate petals of the magnolia flower added an extra layer of protection for the delicate reproductive structures.
- The loricate outer layer of the fungus provided resistance to harsh environmental conditions.
FAQs About the word loricate
To cover with some protecting substance, as with lute, a crust, coating, or plates., Covered with a shell or exterior made of plates somewhat like a coat of mai
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No antonyms found.
The heavily loricate soldiers marched into battle, their armor glinting in the sun.
The loricate scales of the giant armadillo provided excellent protection against predators.
The loricate structures in the plant's leaves gave it a distinctive appearance.
The loricate tunic of the ancient Roman soldier was designed to deflect blows and arrows.
