Thesaurus results for CARAPACE

carapace

noun

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as in shield

technical a hard shell on the back of some animals (such as turtles or crabs)

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Recent Examples of carapace Also in the Tuamotus, on the atoll of Tikehau, divers head out to Tuheiava Pass with Tikehau Diving for regular sightings of mantas at a cleaning station (pinnacles that draw large fish to have their gills, teeth, and carapaces cleaned by smaller ones). —

Terry Ward, AFAR Media, 11 Sep. 2025 The carapace, or hard exterior, is smooth and without small hairs, according to the study. —

Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2025 The new genus’ males have these arms, known as palps, that are 2.23-3.85 times longer than their carapace, most likely an adaptation to avoid female cannibalism during mating. —

New Atlas, 3 Aug. 2025 It’s beautifully designed, with a glossy white carapace, matte black articulated legs, and dark purple wires. —

Erico Guizzoevan Ackerman, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Nov. 2017 See All Example Sentences for carapace

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The tour ends at the Scar Trees, which are a group of trees that had their bark removed by Aboriginal Peoples for various purposes, including crafting items like canoes or shields.

— Helen Murphy, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
The midnight purple color-shifting material was designed to replicate the iridescence of a raven's feathers, which is woven across the jerseys, including the number set and shields on each sleeve.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026