A carapace is a dorsal (upper) section of the exoskeleton or shell in a number of animal groups, including arthropods, such as crustaceans and arachnids, as well as vertebrates, such as turtles and tortoises. In turtles and tortoises, the underside is called the plastron.
In cases of speech and sayings, it may be used as a replacement for the word shell.
"The carapace of these turtles lacks scutes and is covered instead with a leathery skin."
"I don't blame him for building a carapace around his true self"
the protagonist ( representing death ) in the novel and 1993 animated movie "THE HALLOWEEN TREE". The movie dipicts said character as having a greenish yellow color and knowing all sorts of facts about past Halloweens and death rituals. plus, he has magical powers
The children learned loads from the magical trip with Mr. Carapace Clavicle Moundshroud.
another term for a station wagon, mini-van, or any other kind of vehicle that is targeted at the "family" demographic(also M.A.V.)
"Tactical advantages aside, the M.A.V. is top of the line for the holy warrior troop transport manufactured by the Church of Latter Day Saints Military Industrial Complex. Also great for family trips...to heathen lands."
12 step recovery jargon referring to someone new who talks about how great life is, now that they'resober. Usually meaning that the person is out of touch with reality.
The new guy seems pretty happy for a dude who has no job, no money and no family. He must be on a pink cloud.