exoskeleton
pronunciation
How to pronounce exoskeleton in British English:
UK [ˈeksəʊskelɪtn]
How to pronounce exoskeleton in American English:
US [ˈeksoʊskelɪtn]
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- Noun:
- the exterior protective or supporting structure or shell of many animals (especially invertebrates) including bony or horny parts such as nails or scales or hoofs
Word Origin
- exoskeleton (n.)
- 1841, from exo- + skeleton. Said to have been introduced by English anatomist Sir Richard Owen (1804-1892). Related: Exoskeletal.
Example
- 1. And what 's with the blue light and the sort of exoskeleton glove thing ?
- 2. Right now , that exoskeleton is undergoing army trials at the natick soldier system center .
- 3. Such patients have trouble controlling their limbs ; the exoskeleton robot would encase their arms and cordinate physical movements .
- 4. They are a partial exoskeleton that allows a user to stand and walk independently , without crutches , and are normally operated by hand controls .
- 5. Weighing just a milligram and protected only by a thin exoskeleton , the fruit fly lives in constant danger of being squashed .