Carapace: meaning, definitions and examples

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carapace

 

[ หˆkรฆrษ™หŒpeษชs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

turtle shell

The carapace is the hard upper shell of a turtle, which provides protection for its body. It is made up of plates called scutes, and it is connected to the turtle's backbone and ribs.

Synonyms

armor, covering, shell, shield

Examples of usage

  • The turtle retreated into its carapace when it sensed danger.
  • The carapace of the turtle had intricate patterns and colors.
Context #2 | Noun

crustacean shell

In crustaceans such as crabs and lobsters, the carapace refers to the hard shell covering the cephalothorax, providing protection for the internal organs. It is often thicker and more rigid than the rest of the exoskeleton.

Synonyms

armor, covering, exoskeleton, shell

Examples of usage

  • The crab's carapace was a deep red color.
  • The lobster's carapace was covered in barnacles.

Translations

Translations of the word "carapace" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น carapaรงa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคตเคš

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Panzer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ karapas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฝั†ะธั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ karapaks

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”ฒ็พ… (ใ“ใ†ใ‚‰)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท carapace

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caparazรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kabuk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ‘๊ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฑุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krunรฝล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krunรฝล™

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ฒๅฃณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ oklep

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒแƒ•แƒจแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qabฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caparazรณn

Etymology

The word 'carapace' originated in the mid-19th century from the French word 'carapace', which in turn came from the Spanish 'carapacho', meaning 'shell'. The term has been used in biology to describe the protective shell or covering of various animals, such as turtles and crustaceans.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,300, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.