scute

Meanings

• noun

  A hard, flat plate or shield, especially one covering part of the body of an animal.

  - "The turtle's scutes provide protection from predators."
  - "The crocodile's scutes are arranged in rows along its back."

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Synonyms

scutum

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Variants

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scute , scutes

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Etymology

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Old English scuhta, from scuhtan 'to shield'.

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Trivia

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1. The plural of scute is scutes.

2. The word 'scute' is also used in the field of geology to refer to a thin layer of rock.

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Related Concepts

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1. armor: Scutes are often found on the bodies of animals that have armor-like protection, such as turtles and crocodiles.

2. heraldry: In heraldry, a scute is a small shield that can be arranged in a pattern on a larger shield.

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Culture

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In heraldry, a scute is a small shield, often arranged in a pattern on a larger shield.

How to Memorize "scute"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a turtle's back covered in flat, shield-like plates. These are the scutes.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'protection' when you see or hear the word 'scute'. Scutes provide protection for animals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'scute' as 'shield you' to help remember its meaning.

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