exoskeleton

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exo·skel·e·ton | \ ˌek-sō-ˈske-lə-tən

Definition of exoskeleton

1 : an external supportive covering of an animal (such as an arthropod)

2 : bony or horny parts of a vertebrate produced from epidermal tissues

3 : an artificial external supporting structure

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Recent Examples on the Web The River Ops is ready for your worst, with a polyurethane exoskeleton, a TPU heel counter, and protected stitching, plus lock-down laces and interchangeable felt and studded Vibram soles. — Greg Thomas, Outside Online, 10 May 2021 An internal-timber structure is to be wrapped with a curvy exoskeleton of steel and glass; solar panels will adorn the façade, and indoor terraces will have naturally ventilated gardens. — Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2022 Researchers in northeastern England unearthed an exoskeleton fragment from the largest arthropod ever discovered, in a genus called Arthropleura. — Nikk Ogasa, Scientific American, 23 Feb. 2022 In addition to new silks and dyes, there may be other materials artists could use — like chitin, the tough, lightweight material that forms much of the exoskeleton of insects. — Greg Miller, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2021 But the real magic comes from an external carbon-fiber exoskeleton that goes around the back of the boot, up the ankle, and around the gaiter, enabling a stiff and supportive yet ultralight fit. — The Editors, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2021 There was a mushroom one with long fringes that bounced trippily; there was a mottled sequin ribcage with a tulle exoskeleton. — Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 16 Mar. 2022 Bamboo contains moisture that helps the spider maintain its temperature -- especially important for tarantulas, which molt and shed their exoskeleton. — Katie Hunt, CNN, 19 Jan. 2022 The smart exoskeleton market has been estimated to be growing 41.3% a year to a nearly $2 billion industry by 2025, with applications in construction, shipping and receiving, healthcare, and the military. — John Koetsier, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2021 See More

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