exoskeleton
noun
exo·skel·e·ton
ˌek-sō-ˈske-lə-tən 
1
: an external supportive covering of an animal (such as an arthropod)
2
: bony or horny parts of a vertebrate produced from epidermal tissues
3
: an artificial external supporting structure
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These allergens can come from their saliva, shed exoskeletons and feces.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
Insects belong to a phylum called Arthropoda – animals with hard exoskeletons and jointed feet.
—Nicholas Green, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
Cicada nymphs and exoskeletons will litter the ground.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2025
This positions exoskeletons as more than safety technology or personal protective equipment, creating a win-win scenario for employees and employers.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Apr. 2025
Insects belong to a phylum called Arthropoda – animals with hard exoskeletons and jointed feet.
—Nicholas Green, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2025
Cicada nymphs and exoskeletons will litter the ground.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 15 Mar. 2025
This positions exoskeletons as more than safety technology or personal protective equipment, creating a win-win scenario for employees and employers.
—Borislav "bobby" Marinov, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for exoskeleton
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“Exoskeleton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exoskeleton. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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exoskeleton
noun
exo·skel·e·ton
ˌek-sō-ˈskel-ət-ᵊn
: a hard supporting or protective structure (as of an insect, spider, or crustacean) on the outside of the body
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exoskeleton
noun
exo·skel·e·ton
ˌek-sō-ˈskel-ət-ᵊn
1
: an external supportive covering of an animal (as the system of sclerites covering the body of an insect) compare endoskeleton
2
: bony or horny parts (as nails, hooves, or scales) of a vertebrate produced from epidermal tissues
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