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carapace

Carapace (noun) means a hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.

noun
1
A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.
2
That which protects.
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What is the meaning of carapace?

"carapace" (noun) means a hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.

What are the different meanings of carapace?

"carapace" has 2 main meanings: 1. A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal; 2. That which protects.

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