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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 | ||||||||
| 90% | 5 | Protective covering worn in battle | ||||||
noun • protective covering made of metal and used in combat • a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles • tough more-or-less rigid protective covering of an animal or plant verb • equip with armor | ||||||||
| 90% | 8 | Something that protects or conceals | ||||||
noun • a natural object that covers or envelops • an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the act of protecting something by covering it • the work of applying something | ||||||||
Carapace Crossword Clue
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SHELL which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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SHELL
Updated: May 5, 2024
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| Telegraph Quick06 May 2024 | Across 4 | |
| New York Times04 Jan 1997 | Across 42 | |
| New York Times31 Oct 1985 | Down 33 | |
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