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a hard shell on the back of some animals (such as turtles or crabs)
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Recent Examples of carapace
The carapace, or hard exterior, is smooth and without small hairs, according to the study.
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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
Separated into two segments, including a broad carapace at the front of its body and a segmented trunk and tail at the back, the fossil species was traditionally thought to be an ancestor of the horseshoe crab today.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 22 July 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
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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
Separated into two segments, including a broad carapace at the front of its body and a segmented trunk and tail at the back, the fossil species was traditionally thought to be an ancestor of the horseshoe crab today.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 22 July 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carapace
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Comprehensive, multi-layered defense shield The Golden Dome initiative is designed as a comprehensive, multi-layered defense shield capable of detecting and intercepting a wide range of threats, including ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Had action been deferred, Iran’s rapidly increasing ballistic missile would have soon reached the point of immunity — erecting a shield of threatened destruction behind which the mullah’s nuclear program could be rebuilt.—
Chuck DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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In the second game of the series, Emerson, in four plate appearance, had a single, a walk and scored a pair of runs.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Crosby’s out-of-control red Hyundai Tucson with South Carolina plates also hit two other cars and a police cruiser during the wild ride.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Before the Dallas skyline, rope access technicians Ian Porter (left) and Kain McLaughlin of Highpoint Access scale the lattice-shell structure of Reunion Tower to make tweaks to new LED lighting installed on Reunion Tower, March 19, 2026.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The cannoli shells are shipped in from a vendor in New Jersey and are filled to order with a classic Sicilian-style cream with a subtle hint of orange zest and just the right amount of sweetness.—
Jamie,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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Two days later, HSI special agents raided Kingsley’s residence and seized 14 firearms, several Glock MCDs, magazines, body armor and about 3,000 rounds of various caliber ammunition, officials said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2026
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My laide-ness had finally found the armor that completed it.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
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Discoveries made during previous excavations of the wreck site include fragments of utensils, fragments of the external copper plating once attached to the ship's hull and a clay slab that officials say likely helped with some kind of insulation.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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All that said, heavy underpinnings and armor plating cost weight.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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The last two mini-albums from the Tara Clerkin Trio—2021’s In Spring and 2023’s On the Turning Ground—are so alluring and elusive that tagging them with genres feels like putting little stickers on the hull of a ship.—
Jeremy D. Larson,
Pitchfork,
18 Mar. 2026
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That sleek profile not only enables shallow-water navigation but also improves hull efficiency by 12 percent.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Mar. 2026
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The items included spent bullet casings, ammunition boxes, cell phones and radios and a flash bang device.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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Numerous shell casings were recovered at the scene.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The religious article, called a kirpan, cannot be longer than 10 inches and must be contained in a sheath to wear in City Hall, according to the ordinance.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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For cocktail dresses with some fabric texture, consider this tulle midi dress or this lace sheath dress—both of which come in a multitude of spring color options.—
Anna Popp,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Carapace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carapace. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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