Definition of carapace in English:

carapace

noun ˈkarəpeɪsˈkɛrəˌpeɪs

1The hard upper shell of a tortoise, crustacean, or arachnid.
the study found oil in the carapace of 29 sea turtles that returned to feed in the spill area
Example sentencesExamples
- Only crabs with more than 95 percent of the dorsal carapace exposed were selected.
- The dorsal carapace, as far as is known to the authors, has never been described from the fossil record.
- The galatheid crabs had particularly high reflectances, relatively spectrally neutral on the small carapaces, and quite red on the large legs.
- In general, the morphology of the carapace of the type species is more subtle than that exhibited on the new species.
- Both specimens are probably molts, as only the dorsal carapace is preserved.
- Some have distinctive markings on their heads and on their carapace, or upper shell.
- With such scathing one-liners Steers gives his film a hard carapace of irony.
- The carapace of these turtles lacks scutes and is covered instead with a leathery skin.
- DECAPOD CRUSTACEANS are frequently represented in the fossil record by their carapaces, which are composed of calcified cuticle.
- But what emerged from the dustbin, like a tortoise from its carapace, wasn't aggressive.
- All specimens are exuviae, with thin and fragile carapaces and abdomens and fragmentary bodies and appendages.
- Ostracods shed the carapace with each molt, whereas the conchostracans simply add material to the carapace as they grow.
- The narrow border of the carapace is visible, especially at the anterior and dorsal margins.
- It exhibits the ventral side of the body but the carapace is removed and dorsally visible.
- These genera have well-ornamented carapaces that exhibit carapace width and length ratios that differ from the other genera within the family.
- In the performance of this task, at last the hard carapace of my resistance broke apart.
- The carapace is used for protection and so a new shell is usually grown under the old in order for the organism to be shielded at all times.
- The hard carapace or upper shell of some sea turtles acts as a protection from predators.
- In some species, the carapace is domed, while most have a low-arching carapace.
- Rare complete carapaces of larger specimens are present and those of smaller instars are more common.
Synonyms
outside, exterior
1. 1.1 Something regarded as a protective or defensive covering.
  under her carapace of self-confidence she was very sensitive to criticism
  I don't blame him for building a carapace around his true self

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French, from Spanish carapacho, of unknown origin.

Definition of carapace in US English:

carapace

nounˈkerəˌpāsˈkɛrəˌpeɪs

1The hard upper shell of a turtle, crustacean, or arachnid.
the study found oil in the carapace of 29 sea turtles that returned to feed in the spill area
Example sentencesExamples
- The dorsal carapace, as far as is known to the authors, has never been described from the fossil record.
- In some species, the carapace is domed, while most have a low-arching carapace.
- The carapace is used for protection and so a new shell is usually grown under the old in order for the organism to be shielded at all times.
- But what emerged from the dustbin, like a tortoise from its carapace, wasn't aggressive.
- DECAPOD CRUSTACEANS are frequently represented in the fossil record by their carapaces, which are composed of calcified cuticle.
- It exhibits the ventral side of the body but the carapace is removed and dorsally visible.
- These genera have well-ornamented carapaces that exhibit carapace width and length ratios that differ from the other genera within the family.
- Rare complete carapaces of larger specimens are present and those of smaller instars are more common.
- The carapace of these turtles lacks scutes and is covered instead with a leathery skin.
- Both specimens are probably molts, as only the dorsal carapace is preserved.
- The hard carapace or upper shell of some sea turtles acts as a protection from predators.
- Only crabs with more than 95 percent of the dorsal carapace exposed were selected.
- Some have distinctive markings on their heads and on their carapace, or upper shell.
- The narrow border of the carapace is visible, especially at the anterior and dorsal margins.
- All specimens are exuviae, with thin and fragile carapaces and abdomens and fragmentary bodies and appendages.
- In the performance of this task, at last the hard carapace of my resistance broke apart.
- The galatheid crabs had particularly high reflectances, relatively spectrally neutral on the small carapaces, and quite red on the large legs.
- Ostracods shed the carapace with each molt, whereas the conchostracans simply add material to the carapace as they grow.
- In general, the morphology of the carapace of the type species is more subtle than that exhibited on the new species.
- With such scathing one-liners Steers gives his film a hard carapace of irony.
Synonyms
outside, exterior
1. 1.1 Something regarded as a protective or defensive covering.
  under her carapace of self-confidence she was very sensitive to criticism
  I don't blame him for building a carapace around his true self

Origin

Mid 19th century: from French, from Spanish carapacho, of unknown origin.

单词	carapace
释义	Definition of carapace in English: carapace noun ˈkarəpeɪsˈkɛrəˌpeɪs 1The hard upper shell of a tortoise, crustacean, or arachnid. the study found oil in the carapace of 29 sea turtles that returned to feed in the spill area Example sentencesExamples Only crabs with more than 95 percent of the dorsal carapace exposed were selected. The dorsal carapace, as far as is known to the authors, has never been described from the fossil record. The galatheid crabs had particularly high reflectances, relatively spectrally neutral on the small carapaces, and quite red on the large legs. In general, the morphology of the carapace of the type species is more subtle than that exhibited on the new species. Both specimens are probably molts, as only the dorsal carapace is preserved. Some have distinctive markings on their heads and on their carapace, or upper shell. With such scathing one-liners Steers gives his film a hard carapace of irony. The carapace of these turtles lacks scutes and is covered instead with a leathery skin. DECAPOD CRUSTACEANS are frequently represented in the fossil record by their carapaces, which are composed of calcified cuticle. But what emerged from the dustbin, like a tortoise from its carapace, wasn't aggressive. All specimens are exuviae, with thin and fragile carapaces and abdomens and fragmentary bodies and appendages. Ostracods shed the carapace with each molt, whereas the conchostracans simply add material to the carapace as they grow. The narrow border of the carapace is visible, especially at the anterior and dorsal margins. It exhibits the ventral side of the body but the carapace is removed and dorsally visible. These genera have well-ornamented carapaces that exhibit carapace width and length ratios that differ from the other genera within the family. In the performance of this task, at last the hard carapace of my resistance broke apart. The carapace is used for protection and so a new shell is usually grown under the old in order for the organism to be shielded at all times. The hard carapace or upper shell of some sea turtles acts as a protection from predators. In some species, the carapace is domed, while most have a low-arching carapace. Rare complete carapaces of larger specimens are present and those of smaller instars are more common. Synonyms outside, exterior 1.1 Something regarded as a protective or defensive covering. under her carapace of self-confidence she was very sensitive to criticism I don't blame him for building a carapace around his true self Origin Mid 19th century: from French, from Spanish carapacho, of unknown origin. Definition of carapace in US English: carapace nounˈkerəˌpāsˈkɛrəˌpeɪs 1The hard upper shell of a turtle, crustacean, or arachnid. the study found oil in the carapace of 29 sea turtles that returned to feed in the spill area Example sentencesExamples The dorsal carapace, as far as is known to the authors, has never been described from the fossil record. In some species, the carapace is domed, while most have a low-arching carapace. The carapace is used for protection and so a new shell is usually grown under the old in order for the organism to be shielded at all times. But what emerged from the dustbin, like a tortoise from its carapace, wasn't aggressive. DECAPOD CRUSTACEANS are frequently represented in the fossil record by their carapaces, which are composed of calcified cuticle. It exhibits the ventral side of the body but the carapace is removed and dorsally visible. These genera have well-ornamented carapaces that exhibit carapace width and length ratios that differ from the other genera within the family. Rare complete carapaces of larger specimens are present and those of smaller instars are more common. The carapace of these turtles lacks scutes and is covered instead with a leathery skin. Both specimens are probably molts, as only the dorsal carapace is preserved. The hard carapace or upper shell of some sea turtles acts as a protection from predators. Only crabs with more than 95 percent of the dorsal carapace exposed were selected. Some have distinctive markings on their heads and on their carapace, or upper shell. The narrow border of the carapace is visible, especially at the anterior and dorsal margins. All specimens are exuviae, with thin and fragile carapaces and abdomens and fragmentary bodies and appendages. In the performance of this task, at last the hard carapace of my resistance broke apart. The galatheid crabs had particularly high reflectances, relatively spectrally neutral on the small carapaces, and quite red on the large legs. Ostracods shed the carapace with each molt, whereas the conchostracans simply add material to the carapace as they grow. In general, the morphology of the carapace of the type species is more subtle than that exhibited on the new species. With such scathing one-liners Steers gives his film a hard carapace of irony. Synonyms outside, exterior 1.1 Something regarded as a protective or defensive covering. under her carapace of self-confidence she was very sensitive to criticism I don't blame him for building a carapace around his true self Origin Mid 19th century: from French, from Spanish carapacho, of unknown origin.
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