Wordiyocarapace
🇬🇧 UK/'kærәpeis/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
The hard protective shell covering the back of animals such as turtles, crabs, and other crustaceans.
（龟、蟹等的）甲壳，背甲
🧩 Root Breakdown
Loanwordcarapaceother
=carapace
Common Collocations
- 1.turtle carapace乌龟甲壳
- 2.carapace shell甲壳
Example Sentences
- 1.
The turtle withdrew into its protective carapace.