caparazón

Definitions of caparazón
  1. noun
    hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
    synonyms: concha, cutícula
  2. noun
    stable gear consisting of a decorated covering for a horse, especially (formerly) for a warhorse
    synonyms: acorralamiento
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    type of:
    tachuela
    gear for a horse
  3. noun
    stable gear consisting of a blanket placed under the saddle
    synonyms: gualdrapa
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    type of:
    tachuela
    gear for a horse
  4. noun
    a canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse); covers the muzzle and fastens at the top of the head
    synonyms: cebadera, morral
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    type of:
    bolsa
    a flexible container with a single opening
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