turtleback
/ˈtɜːrtl̩bæk/
noun
- A rounded, humped shape or structure that resembles the shell of a turtle.
- The old car had a turtleback trunk that made it look like a vintage roadster.
- Geologists studied the turtleback formation of the hill, shaped by ancient glaciers.
- The backpack had a turtleback design to distribute weight evenly across the shoulders.
- A type of book binding with a rounded spine and flexible covers, often used for paperback books.
- I bought a turtleback copy of the dictionary so it wouldn't fall apart in my bag.
- Teachers prefer turtleback textbooks because they last longer than standard paperbacks.
- The library ordered the new novel in a durable turtleback edition for heavy use.
- A protective cover or shield shaped like a turtle's shell.
- The soldier wore a turtleback armor plate over his chest during the training exercise.
- The robot was equipped with a turtleback casing to protect its internal circuits.
- The ancient warrior's shield had a turtleback curve that deflected arrows easily.