exoskeleton
noun/ˈɛksoʊˌskɛlɪtən/
Frequency rank: #18,016 most common English word
Meaning
A hard, protective outer shell or structure that supports and shields the body of certain animals.
Example sentence
The crab's exoskeleton protects its soft body from predators.
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