carapace
noun
car·a·pace
ˈker-ə-ˌpās 
ˈka-rə-
1
: a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
2
: a protective, decorative, or disguising shell
the carapace of reserve he built around himself—
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Underneath the icy carapace of Saturn’s moon Enceladus, a geologically tumultuous orb, is a warm liquid-water ocean that contains a range of ingredients essential to life, including phosphorus compounds.
—Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2024
But Groff is an actor who’s able to communicate hurt and humanity even through a carapace of ego and moral deficiency.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 16 June 2024
Younger crabs may not have the fuzzy claws, and it's recommended to look for a notch on their carapace, or shell, between their eyes and the four small spines on each side.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 11 June 2024
And on top of that is this amazing sort of carapace of incredible glamour.
—Andrea Lavinthal, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
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Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 28 Mar. 2024
But Groff is an actor who’s able to communicate hurt and humanity even through a carapace of ego and moral deficiency.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 16 June 2024
Younger crabs may not have the fuzzy claws, and it's recommended to look for a notch on their carapace, or shell, between their eyes and the four small spines on each side.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 11 June 2024
And on top of that is this amazing sort of carapace of incredible glamour.
—Andrea Lavinthal, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
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“Carapace.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carapace. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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carapace
noun
car·a·pace
ˈkar-ə-ˌpās
: a bony or horny case or shield covering all or part of the back of an animal (as a turtle)
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