鳞甲 línjiǎ scales and shells Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents línjiǎ scales and shells 鳞 鱗 lín noun scales The thin, bony, or horny plates that cover the skin of fish, reptiles, and some mammals.甲 jiǎ noun shell (bound form) A protective hard outer covering of an animal, such as a carapace or scales; also refers to armor plating on vehicles or equipmentlínjiǎ scale armor 鳞 鱗 lín scale-like (bound form) Shaped like or arranged like scales, appearing in patterns or layers.甲 jiǎ noun armor (bound form) Body armor or a protective vest made of leather or metal plates worn by soldiers in ancient timeslínjiǎ cunning 鳞 鱗 lín scale-like (bound form) Shaped like or arranged like scales, appearing in patterns or layers.甲 jiǎ noun shell (bound form) A protective hard outer covering of an animal, such as a carapace or scales; also refers to armor plating on vehicles or equipment