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carapace

/ˈkær.ə.pəs/

/ˈkɛr.ə.pes/

Translations

carapacenoun

carapaces

/ˈkær.ə.pəs/

/ˈkɛr.ə.pes/

The turtle's carapace is its main form of protection.

Панцирь черепахи является её основной формой защиты.

Additional translations

карапаксзоол., спец.

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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").

Additional translations

карапаксныйзоол., спец.; атрибутивное употребление

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.