Meaning of the word carapace in English

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carapace

US /ˈker.ə.peɪs/
UK /ˈkær.ə.peɪs/

Noun

the hard upper shell of a turtle, tortoise, or crustacean

Example:
The turtle retracted its head and limbs into its protective carapace.
The crab's hard carapace provides excellent defense against predators.