Meaning
armour; shell
- Protective body covering made of metal or other rigid material
- The hard protective shell of certain animals, like turtles
- An emotional shield or barrier built for self-protection (figurative)
In a sentence
La tartaruga si ritira dentro la sua corazza quando si sente minacciata.
The turtle retreats into its shell when it feels threatened.
Il cavaliere indossava una pesante corazza d'acciaio prima della battaglia.
The knight wore heavy steel armour before the battle.
Ha costruito una corazza attorno a sé per non soffrire più.
He built a protective shield around himself so he wouldn't suffer anymore.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| corazza | feminine · singular |
| corazze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used for armor (knights, tanks) as well as the carapace of turtles and tortoises.