Thesaurus results for CARAPACES

carapaces

noun

plural of carapace

as in shields

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

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Recent Examples of carapaces Specifically, carapaces spelling out 8647, which is either shell-speak for evil intent or a bartender telling Patel to 86 his personal booze and buy a drink already. — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 8 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 Time draws these kids osmotically through a membrane, turning them into things like us, adults captured by the brittle carapaces of our egos. — Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026 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

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Noun

Next is a crisp 39% clearance on the Soundcore Space A40 noise-cancelling earbuds, a set of pocket-sized acoustic shields designed to instantly mute external chaos.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 13 July 2026
Once the shields are gone, players can lower its health to defeat it.

— Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Definition of shields

Noun

Most plates work fine on carpet, though some brands recommend a dense rubber mat underneath for stability.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
The pass includes the never-ending first course of soup or salad and breadsticks and unlimited plates of Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Bowl creations.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026

Definition of plates

Noun

The capital’s traditional Independence Day show had 10,000 shells lasting 18 minutes.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Organizers said the display featured three times as many fireworks shells as in previous years — the largest fireworks Stars & Stripes show to date.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 5 July 2026

Definition of shells

Noun

The burning husks of large trucks transporting fuel and derailed train cars were filmed and photographed by civilians and Ukrainian military drones, highlighting supply chain disruptions.

— Marc Santora, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Update your entrance with this durable mat made from the fibers of coconut husks.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

Definition of husks

Noun

Concavities allow the pods to contract and expand to their original shape, absorbing and returning energy in the process.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 15 July 2026
The emission-free cars had stops every few blocks but also express lanes for longer commutes, with the pods topping out at 60 mph.

— Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of pods

Noun

The yacht eschews the traditional central engine in favor of a dual-engine system, with a 57 hp motor on both of the outer hulls.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
Wooden boats bobbed in long rows, their names and registration numbers hand-painted on the hulls, as men in neon vests unloaded catch and frigate birds swooped down to pick at the scraps.

— Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026

Definition of hulls

Noun

To further the house’s connection to nature, Wright used flagstone flooring inside and out and employed large sheaths of glass windows for visual continuity.

— Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Opt for bigger hanging bulbs, discrete flickers, or even hanging sheaths.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026

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