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exoskeleton

UK
/ˌɛksəʊˈskɛlɪtən/
US
/ˌɛksoʊˈskɛlɪtən/

Translations

exoskeletonnoun
exoskeletons
pl
UK
/ˌɛksəʊˈskɛlɪtən/
US
/ˌɛksoʊˈskɛlɪtən/
The crab's exoskeleton is made of chitin, which helps protect it from predators.
L'exosquelette du crabe est composé de chitine, ce qui l'aide à se protéger des prédateurs.
exosqueletteAppareil robotique portable utilisé en rééducation médicale ou en milieu industriel.
The patient used an exoskeleton to aid in walking during physical therapy sessions.
Le patient a utilisé un exosquelette pour l'aider à marcher pendant les séances de kinésithérapie.
Synonyms
shell
carapace
cuticle
external skeleton
exoskeletonadjective
UK
/ˌɛk.səʊˈskɛl.ɪ.tən/
US
/ˌɛk.soʊˈskɛl.ɪ.tən/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g. "exoskeleton suit"), functioning as an adjective.
exosquelettiqueS'emploie surtout dans un contexte technique ou scientifique.
The factory is investing in exoskeleton technology to reduce worker fatigue.
L'usine investit dans une technologie exosquelettique afin de réduire la fatigue des travailleurs.
Synonyms
outer-plated
plated
chitinous
carapaced
armoured
armored
shelled
shell-like
outer-shelled
outer
external
exoskeletal

Definitions

exoskeletonnoun
A rigid external covering for the body in some invertebrate animals, especially arthropods, providing both support and protection.
The crab's exoskeleton is made of chitin, which helps protect it from predators.
A wearable robotic device that supports and enhances the movement of the human body, often used in medical rehabilitation or industrial applications.
The patient used an exoskeleton to aid in walking during physical therapy sessions.
exoskeletonadjective
Relating to or designed as an exoskeleton, especially a wearable robotic support device.
The factory is investing in exoskeleton technology to reduce worker fatigue.
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