shell
shell /ˈʃɛl/
noun
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(
)
Ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
(
shell
)
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
The turtle retreated into its protective shell.
The turtle retreated into its protective shell.
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()
The material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
(
shell
)
the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
The shell of a turtle or tortoise is a hard, protective covering that helps to protect the animal from predators and the environment
The shell of a turtle or tortoise is a hard, protective covering that helps to protect the animal from predators and the environment
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()
Hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
(
carapace
, cuticle
, shield
, shell
)
hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
The hermit crab sought a new shell, carefully choosing the perfect fit for its growing body.
The hermit crab sought a new shell, carefully choosing the perfect fit for its growing body.
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The hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
(
shell
)
the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
I picked up a beautiful shell on the beach and put it in my pocket
I picked up a beautiful shell on the beach and put it in my pocket
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A metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
(
plate
, scale
, shell
)
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
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The housing or outer covering of something
(
case
, casing
, shell
)
the housing or outer covering of something
The clock has a walnut case
the clock has a walnut case
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A very light narrow racing boat
(
racing shell
, shell
)
a very light narrow racing boat
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A rigid covering that envelops an object
(
shell
)
a rigid covering that envelops an object
The satellite is covered with a smooth shell of ice
the satellite is covered with a smooth shell of ice
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The exterior covering of a bird's egg
(
eggshell
, shell
)
the exterior covering of a bird's egg
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The hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
(
shell
)
the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
The shell of a pistachio can be difficult to open
The shell of a pistachio can be difficult to open
verb
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()
Use explosives on
(
blast
, shell
)
use explosives on
The enemy has been shelling us all day
The enemy has been shelling us all day
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Remove the husks from
(
husk
, shell
)
remove the husks from
Husk corn
husk corn
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Remove from its shell or outer covering
(
shell
)
remove from its shell or outer covering
Shell the legumes
shell the legumes
Shell mussels
shell mussels
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Come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
(
shell
, trounce
, vanquish
, beat
, beat out
, crush
)
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship
Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship
We beat the competition
We beat the competition
Harvard defeated Yale in the last football game
Harvard defeated Yale in the last football game
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Look for and collect shells by the seashore
(
shell
)
look for and collect shells by the seashore
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Hit the pitches of hard and regularly
(
shell
)
hit the pitches of hard and regularly
He shelled the pitcher for eight runs in the first inning
He shelled the pitcher for eight runs in the first inning
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Fall out of the pod or husk
(
shell
)
fall out of the pod or husk
The corn shelled
The corn shelled
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Create by using explosives
(
blast
, shell
)
create by using explosives
Blast a passage through the mountain
blast a passage through the mountain
