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carapace

/ˈkær.ə.pəs/

/ˈkɛr.ə.pes/

Translations

carapacenoun

carapaces

/ˈkær.ə.pəs/

/ˈkɛr.ə.pes/

carapaceEn zoologie, désigne la partie dorsale dure et protectrice des tortues et de certains arthropodes.

The turtle retracted its head into its carapace when it sensed danger.

La tortue a rentré la tête dans sa carapace lorsqu’elle a senti un danger.

Additional translations

carapacePar extension, désigne une enveloppe ou une protection rigide, réelle ou figurée.

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carapaceadjective

/ˈkær.ə.peɪs/

/ˈkær.əˌpeɪs/

Attributive use: appears before another noun to denote relation to a carapace (e.g., "carapace thickness").

carapacialTerme technique en zoologie.

Carapace thickness can indicate the age of a lobster.

L’épaisseur carapaciale peut indiquer l’âge d’un homard.

carapacenoun

A hard protective outer shell or covering, especially that of a turtle, crustacean, or arachnid.

The turtle retracted its head into its carapace when it sensed danger.

A protective, decorative, or disguising shell or structure.

The ancient warrior's armor served as a carapace against enemy attacks.

carapaceadjective

Relating to or consisting of a carapace.

Carapace thickness can indicate the age of a lobster.