armorshell
nounUK /ˈɑːməʃel/
US /ˈɑːrmərʃel/
A hard cover that keeps an animal safe.
The turtle hid inside its armorshell when it got scared.
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2. A protective outer layer on a machine or vehicle.
The robot's armorshell kept its wires safe from rain.
3. A tough covering on a seed or nut.
The nut's armorshell cracked open to show the soft inside.
4. A hard case used to carry something safely.
She put her glasses in a small armorshell before packing.