carapace
Pronunciation:
/ˈkæ.ɹəˌpeɪs/noun
Definitions
A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.
In figurative use
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/ˈkæ.ɹəˌpeɪs/Definitions
A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.
In figurative use