CUTICLE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word cuticle. (close relations)
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| carapace | nounn | |||||
noun • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles | ||||||
| cuticula | nounn | |||||
noun • the outer body wall of an insect | ||||||
| epidermis | nounn | |||||
noun • the outer layer of the skin covering the exterior body surface of vertebrates | ||||||
| shell | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun • the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles • the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts • the exterior covering of a bird's egg • a rigid covering that envelops an object • a very light narrow racing boat • the housing or outer covering of something • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) • the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod verb • use explosives on • create by using explosives • fall out of the pod or husk • hit the pitches of hard and regularly • look for and collect shells by the seashore • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • remove from its shell or outer covering • remove the husks from | ||||||
| shield | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a protective covering or structure • armor carried on the arm to intercept blows • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles verb • protect, hide, or conceal from danger or harm • hold back a thought or feeling about | ||||||
