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

Plus, built-in AcerVisionCare tech shields your eyes from blue light and screen flicker during marathon homework sessions.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 July 2026
Then, the riot police charged into protesters with batons and shields.

— Omkar Khandekar, NPR, 20 July 2026

Definition of shields

Noun

Luna, the property’s swish and clubby rooftop spot, is a style-conscious destination for evening cocktails, small plates, and weekend brunching.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
In the neck lie rectifying plates—one plate in the wash still, 17 in the spirit still—which allows for precision control over the whisky, as well as higher ABV distillate than a traditional pot setup.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of plates

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Much of the ground there has turned black with ash and many cars have been reduced to empty shells of twisted metal.

— Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
When mixtures of rare earth elements were introduced into the layered manganese oxide, the heavier elements—with their smaller hydration shells—fit more comfortably inside the narrow channels and bound tightly to the material.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of shells

Noun

Psyllium Fiber Psyllium is a soluble fiber made from the husks of Plantago ovata seeds.

— Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026
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

Definition of husks

Noun

Investigators collected four shell casings in the exterior area near the rear entrance, which the Shively detective said in the affidavit corroborates footage showing Gray firing a firearm multiple times.

— Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 July 2026
There were more than 60 rifle casings at the intersection of 51st and Calumet Thursday night as police surveyed the scene.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of casings

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Engagement pods are actively detected and rendered ineffective by the new 360Brew system, cutting post visibility.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
By Tuesday, all of the belugas had made it safely to their new homes at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago and SeaWorld San Antonio -- both already homes to multigenerational pods of belugas, the aquariums said.

— Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 July 2026

Definition of pods

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Built on refined techniques HD Hyundai Heavy Industries fabricated four of the nine total sectors, applying manufacturing techniques originally developed for large-scale maritime hulls and offshore industrial facilities.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 July 2026
Six modern replicas have also been completed, combining century-old plans with the latest in aluminum hulls, composite rigging, and sail technology.

— Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 18 July 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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