transcription, транскрипция: [ kærəpeɪs ]
( carapaces)
1.
A carapace is the protective shell on the back of some animals such as tortoises or crabs. ( FORMAL )
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2.
You can refer to an attitude that someone has in order to protect themselves as their carapace . ( LITERARY )
The arrogance became his protective carapace.
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