noun🔗ShareA hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal."The turtle's carapace protected it from predators. "animalanatomybiologypartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareIn figurative use"After years of criticism, he developed a tough emotional carapace to protect himself. "characterstyleaspectliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading