单词	exoskeleton
释义	exoskeleton noun exo·​skel·​e·​ton ˌek-sō-ˈske-lə-tən  1 : an external supportive covering of an animal (such as an arthropod) 2 : bony or horny parts of a vertebrate produced from epidermal tissues 3 : an artificial external supporting structure exoskeletal ˌek-sō-ˈske-lə-tᵊl  adjective Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web When the larvae complete their aquatic development, the nymph climbs out of the water, and its outer exoskeleton splits open, allowing the adult dragonfly to emerge, said Mass Audubon. Don Lyman, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 Scientists revealed the eye movements by recording the sleep of baby spiders with a translucent exoskeleton, revealing movement of the tubes that control the position of their retinas inside their head. Betsy Mason, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2022 The shrimp must have protective mechanisms in place, and the team thought the creature's translucent orbital hood—a helmet-like extension of its exoskeleton that covers the eyes and brain—might be the key. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 July 2022 The River Ops is ready for your worst, with a polyurethane exoskeleton, a TPU heel counter, and protected stitching, plus lock-down laces and interchangeable felt and studded Vibram soles. Greg Thomas, Outside Online, 10 May 2021 An internal-timber structure is to be wrapped with a curvy exoskeleton of steel and glass; solar panels will adorn the façade, and indoor terraces will have naturally ventilated gardens. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2022 Researchers in northeastern England unearthed an exoskeleton fragment from the largest arthropod ever discovered, in a genus called Arthropleura. Nikk Ogasa, Scientific American, 23 Feb. 2022 In addition to new silks and dyes, there may be other materials artists could use — like chitin, the tough, lightweight material that forms much of the exoskeleton of insects. Greg Miller, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2021 But the real magic comes from an external carbon-fiber exoskeleton that goes around the back of the boot, up the ankle, and around the gaiter, enabling a stiff and supportive yet ultralight fit. The Editors, Outside Online, 27 Mar. 2021 See More Word History First Known Use 1847, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Medical Definition exoskeleton noun exo·​skel·​e·​ton ˌek-sō-ˈskel-ət-ᵊn  1 : an external supportive covering of an animal (as the system of sclerites covering the body of an insect) compare endoskeleton 2 : bony or horny parts (as nails, hooves, or scales) of a vertebrate produced from epidermal tissues exoskeleton noun as in armor Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance armor carapace shell hull housing sheath cocoon casing encasement husk jacket capsule pod shield plating plate covering mail panoply house cassette crust bark skin case cover cuticle cartridge coating envelope casette package hide wrapper coverture facing backing
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