bone-covered
- adjective
:
cubierto de hueso
- The ancient fish was bone-covered, protecting it from most predators.
Examples
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Scientists discovered a bone-covered fossil species that lived in the Devonian period.
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The bone-covered armadillo looks quite unique.
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Many armadillos are not truly bone-covered, but their shells resemble bony armor.
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Some fish are bone-covered, providing them with extra protection.
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The ancient fish was bone-covered, protecting it from most predators.
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Many armadillos are not truly bone-covered, but their shells resemble bony armor.
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Some fish are bone-covered, providing them with extra protection.
Synonyms
5
4.4
Having a natural hard covering like plates or shells for protection
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5.3
A vehicle or object with thick metal on the outside to protect against attack
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1.9
Having a hard outer covering like a crab or nut
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3.6
Having a hard outer covering that protects what is inside, like a crab or nut
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7.2
Covered with heavy metal plates for protection
A body covered in hard plates made of bone for protection
Wearing metal armor for protection
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Bone-covered comes from two common English words: bone 'the hard part inside an animal' and cover 'to put over or protect'. So, something bone-covered has a layer of bone on the outside like natural 'armor', which is why it keeps the animal safe.