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exoskeleton

noun

Definition of exoskeleton

as in armor

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Recent Examples of exoskeleton This is, as a nature documentary playing in the background during a scene suggests, his equivalent of a spider molting, shedding its old exoskeleton to hopefully emerge — stronger and more resilient — into adulthood. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 30 July 2026 No person shall harvest or attempt to harvest spiny lobster using any device which will or could puncture, penetrate or crush the exoskeleton (shell) or the flesh of the lobster. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Unlike resilin in other insects, for which the protein typically acts as a passive energy storage system or exoskeleton protection, the resilin in these lake flies plays an active role in ensuring their air sacs don’t implode at depth. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 23 July 2026 When the mosquito lands on the fungus, its hook-like spores burrow through the insect’s exoskeleton and kill it within days. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exoskeleton

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Noun

As defense shifts from traditional armor toward connected missile-defense grids and real-time targeting, its components become increasingly central to the weapons and sensing systems that make those networks work.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Weapon and armor transmogrification as well as new accessibility features are also included.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of armor

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The setback sparked wide speculation that Sánchez would move forward the general election and use the momentum on the housing issue against his right-wing opponents.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Some argue that the United States is in the throes of a housing crisis, given that young people have been largely priced out of the market.

— Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of housing

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During season, the part that is not the lobster tail, the carapace, must be longer than 3 inches.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 4 Oct. 2026
When Bender considers moving to a rival network, Wever fleshes out the tough carapace of a woman who, even under the thorniest of circumstances, never stops calculating her next move.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of carapace

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But his legacy was also marred by the discovery of his elaborate shielding of his wealth from taxes through shell companies, which experts say may have hurt the growth of his nation.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
The decor nods to the outdoor environment, too, with sofas that unfold like waves, armchairs that evoke pebbles and shells, and sculptural details that seem to grow from the walls and ceilings.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of shell

Noun

With a fast-displacement hull and a volume of under 500 GT, the yacht delivers space without sacrificing style.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2026
Nordstrom’s seat is within the hull of the boat, allowing only for the top of her head and eyeline to peek over and set the course – or half of it anyway.

— Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of hull

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Detectives found a 9 mm shell casing at the scene, records show.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Investigators recovered 114 spent shell casings along the K Street Mall after the shooting, according to court records, evidence of the sheer volume of gunfire unleashed within seconds.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of casing

Noun

When the light went dark, a white cowgirl hat and a denim jacket appeared.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
The jacket, part of The Omer Bhatti Collection (the Norwegian rapper and dancer was gifted the jacket from Jackson), sold for $299,374 including buyer’s premium.

— Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026

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