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a hard shell on the back of some animals (such as turtles or crabs)
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Recent Examples of carapace
The carapace of a spiny lobster (the part that is not the tail) must be greater than three inches long to be legal size.
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David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
There were two carapaces, and one of them had little stones that would just sort of dance on the top of his head — because truly, those were the only moving parts.
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Emma Forgione,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
Stick with the shell not just for a more affordable option but because the outer carapace contains lots of flavors and can be used to create a fish broth.
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Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
The exterior, a carapace with a deep brown hue, is flecked in black sesame seeds and scraggly around the edges.
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Chronicle Staff,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Dec. 2025
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David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
There were two carapaces, and one of them had little stones that would just sort of dance on the top of his head — because truly, those were the only moving parts.
—
Emma Forgione,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
Stick with the shell not just for a more affordable option but because the outer carapace contains lots of flavors and can be used to create a fish broth.
—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
22 Dec. 2025
The exterior, a carapace with a deep brown hue, is flecked in black sesame seeds and scraggly around the edges.
—
Chronicle Staff,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for carapace
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Pair it with flip-flops, shield sunglasses, and a silver pendant necklace for a look that feels minimal but edgy.
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On the wall across the bar are autographs of former USMNT greats, scrawled inside a mighty shield.
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The other took place before the fifth inning when home-plate umpire Scott Barry left the game and Manny Gonzalez needed time to assemble his gear.
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With runners on second and third, in a 1-2 count, Pages extended to the outside edge of the plate to get around a slider and send it through the left side of the infield.
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Officials say 850,000 firework shells will be launched from 10 sites, with the president calling it the largest fireworks show in history.
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Multiple moons in the outer solar system — Saturn's Enceladus and Jupiter's Europa, for example — host big liquid-water oceans beneath their icy shells.
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As the platform evolved into the latest M1A2 SEPv3 configuration, upgrades focused heavily on digital networking, improved sensors, enhanced armor, and active protection systems.
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However, Aemond takes a stab to the back through his armor.
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These are formulated to restore chrome’s mirrorlike finish without tarnishing or damaging the plating.
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The plating of the dishes is gorgeous, utilizing the brightly colored edible flowers sourced nearby.
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This process involves removing fuel, managing radiological controls, separating the hull, demilitarizing, and recycling.
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Although the video does include a rig that involves drilling a mast beam (or thwart) into the canoe’s upper hull edge ( or gunwales), there is also a route that instead uses clamps.
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At least six shell casings were recovered from the scene of the shooting, according to Pittsburgh Public Safety spokesperson Eliza Durham.
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During the investigation, shell casings found at the scene were later compared to a firearm Craig admitted belonged to him, the release said.
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During his burial, an iron sword in a leather sheath was placed across his chest, with a spear next to him.
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Michelle revealed her midi-length sheath dress had an unexpected optical illusion detail at the bottom.
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“Carapace.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carapace. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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