Vocabulary Spotlight
Carapace
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: कवच (kavach) – Ek hard shell ya outer covering jo animals, jaise kachhua aur keede, ko protect karta hai.
Pronunciation
[kar-uh-peys]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Armor – कवच (kavach)
Related Words
Shield – ढाल (dhaal)
Word Origin
“Carapace” shabd French aur Spanish “carapacho” se aaya hai, jo kisi hard shell ya protection ko refer karta hai.
Word Family
Noun: Carapace – कवच (kavach)
Adjective: Carapaced – कवच युक्त (kavach yukt)
Usage Examples
1. Kachhua apne carapace ke andar surakshit rehta hai.
– A turtle stays protected within its carapace.
2. Lobster ka carapace uski body ko bahari khatron se bachata hai.
– The lobster’s carapace protects its body from external threats.
Cultural Note
India mein carapace jaise kavach ka ullekh purano mein bhi hai, jise suraksha aur shakti ka prateek maana gaya hai.
In Context
Carapace ka use animals ke strong shell ya protective covering ko darshane ke liye hota hai, jo unhe natural dushmano se bachata hai.