No. 8,684 in Russian
панцир
"Panцир" (панцирь) in English means "shell" or "armor," typically referring to the protective covering of animals or objects.
In a sentence
Черепаха спряталась в свой панцирь.
The turtle hid inside its shell.
Here, 'панцирь' refers to the hard protective shell of a turtle.
Бойцы надели тяжелые панцири перед сражением.
The warriors donned heavy armor before the battle.
In this sentence, 'панцирь' is used metaphorically to denote armor protecting the body.
Поверхность кузова автомобиля напоминает панцирь.
The surface of the car's body resembles a shell.
Here, 'панцирь' is employed figuratively to compare the car's exterior to a protective shell.
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