Synonyms of carapace

carapace

noun

as in shield

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

Related Words

• shield
• plate
• shell
• armor
• plating
• hull
• casing
• sheath
• mail
• housing
• exoskeleton
• pod
• jacket
• house
• husk
• crust
• panoply
• cocoon
• capsule
• covering
• bark
• cassette
• encasement
• skin
• cover
• cartridge
• case
• cuticle
• coating
• envelope
• hide
• package
• wrapper
• facing
• backing
• coverture

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of carapace

And drug literature can be a hard sell for some, especially if the reader feels anxious about their own coolness, and develops a sort of you-won’t-impress-me-so-there carapace in advance as a form of self-protection. — Literary Hub, 25 June 2026

Gabrielle’s unflinching competence and dynamism belie acute sensitivity, and the actress allows hints of child-like hurt and hesitation to pierce the carapace. — Jon Frosch, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026

There were two carapaces, and one of them had little stones that would just sort of dance on the top of his head — because truly, those were the only moving parts. — Emma Forgione, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026

Stick with the shell not just for a more affordable option but because the outer carapace contains lots of flavors and can be used to create a fish broth. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025