carapace
cara|pace /k'ærəpeɪs/ (carapaces)
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A carapace is the protective shell on the back of some animals such as tortoises or crabs. (FORMAL)
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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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A carapace is the protective shell on the back of some animals such as tortoises or crabs. (FORMAL)
2 [N-COUNT] usu with supp
You can refer to an attitude that someone has in order to protect themselves as their carapace. (LITERARY)
The arrogance became his protective carapace.