exoskeleton
noun
exo·skel·e·ton
ˌek-sō-ˈske-lə-tən 
1
: an external supportive covering of an animal (such as an arthropod)
2
: bony or horny parts of a vertebrate produced from epidermal tissues
3
: an artificial external supporting structure
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Their exoskeletons turned up later, crisp-fried atop a meat dish.
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
When ground bees come into contact with diatomaceous earth, the microscopic, sharp particles within the powder abrade their exoskeletons, leading to dehydration and death.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2024
The exoskeleton of Starlink satellites surrounding Earth, invisible from the ground, will feel almost palpable, shifting with the whims of the richest person in the world, who controls it all.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2024
The insects are reddish-tan in color and are elongated, with a shiny exoskeleton.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
When ground bees come into contact with diatomaceous earth, the microscopic, sharp particles within the powder abrade their exoskeletons, leading to dehydration and death.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2024
The exoskeleton of Starlink satellites surrounding Earth, invisible from the ground, will feel almost palpable, shifting with the whims of the richest person in the world, who controls it all.
—Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2024
The insects are reddish-tan in color and are elongated, with a shiny exoskeleton.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 13 Aug. 2024
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exoskeleton
noun
exo·skel·e·ton
ˌek-sō-ˈskel-ət-ᵊn
: a hard supporting or protective structure (as of an insect, spider, or crustacean) on the outside of the body
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exoskeleton
noun
exo·skel·e·ton
ˌek-sō-ˈskel-ət-ᵊn
1
: an external supportive covering of an animal (as the system of sclerites covering the body of an insect) compare endoskeleton
2
: bony or horny parts (as nails, hooves, or scales) of a vertebrate produced from epidermal tissues
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