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carapaces

/ˈkærəpeɪsɪz/ /ˈkærəpæsɪz/

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noun

Carapaces, carapace

A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.

Examples :

"The crabs on the beach had thick, brown carapaces to protect them from predators. "

Les crabes sur la plage avaient d'épaisses carapaces brunes pour les protéger des prédateurs.

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noun

Carapaces, coquilles

In figurative use

Examples :

"The children's protective attitudes towards their friends formed a kind of carapaces, shielding them from teasing. "

Les attitudes protectrices des enfants envers leurs amis formaient une sorte de carapaces, les protégeant des moqueries.

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