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scutum

/ˈskjuːtəm/ /ˈskuːtəm/

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noun

An oblong shield made of boards or wickerwork covered with leather, with sometimes an iron rim; carried chiefly by the heavy-armed infantry of the Roman army.

Examples :

"The Roman soldier raised his scutum, protecting himself from the enemy's arrows. "

military weapon history archaeology

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noun

Examples :

"The turtle's shell is covered in many individual scutum, each with its own unique pattern. "

anatomy biology animal

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noun

A shield-like protection, such as the scutum protecting the back of a hard tick (cf. alloscutum, conscutum)

Examples :

"The hard tick has a scutum on its back, providing it with a protective shield. "

anatomy biology animal insect part

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noun

One of the two lower valves of the operculum of a barnacle.

Examples :

"The biologist carefully examined the barnacle under the microscope, noting the intricate patterns on its scutum. "

anatomy organism animal biology part

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noun

Examples :

"The doctor examined the child's scutum after she fell on the playground, checking for any fractures. "

anatomy body medicine physiology organ part