exoskeleton
Translation
exoskeleton
Examples
Insects have a hard exoskeleton.
Insects have a hard exoskeleton.
The soldier wore a powered exoskeleton.
The soldier wore a powered exoskeleton.
Grammar Patterns
((an exoskeleton)) an external skeleton, as in arthropods Insects have a hard exoskeleton.
Similar Words
Synonyms: carapace, shell, external skeleton
Etymology
From Greek 'exo-' meaning 'outside' and 'skeletos' meaning 'skeleton'. Literally 'outside skeleton'.
Memory Tips
'Exo-' means 'outside', like in 'exit'. So, it's a skeleton on the outside.