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carapace

/ˈkærəpeɪs/noun

उच्चारण कैरपेस

(कछुए, केकड़े आदि का) कवच, पृष्ठ-कवच

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  1. 1

    [C] technical

    the hard shell on the back of some animals such as tortoises, turtles and crabs, which protects them

    (कछुए, केकड़े आदि का) कवच, पृष्ठ-कवच

    • The turtle pulled its head back under its carapace.
    • The crab's carapace was covered in sand.

    Synonyms shell

  2. 2

    [C, usually singular] formal

    an attitude or way of behaving that someone uses to protect their feelings or hide what they really feel

    (भावनाओं को छिपाने का) कवच, आवरण

    • Behind his carapace of toughness, he was a very lonely man.

    Synonyms shield armour façade