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shell

/ʃɛl/
en-us undefinedshell
Main Example

I found a beautiful shell on the beach.

Example context
en-us flagI found a beautiful shell on the beach.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A hard outer covering that protects certain animals, often found on beaches.

Other Example

The shell was smooth and shiny.

en-us flagThe shell was smooth and shiny.

Children love to collect shells by the shore.

en-us flagChildren love to collect shells by the shore.

We saw many different types of shell along the coastline.

en-us flagWe saw many different types of shell along the coastline.
Synonyms

sea shell

en-us flagsea shell

shell collection

en-us flagshell collection

shell beach

en-us flagshell beach
Synonyms

case

covering

husk

shell

/ʃɛl/
en-us undefinedshell
Main Example

I found a beautiful shell on the beach.

Example context
en-us flagI found a beautiful shell on the beach.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A hard, protective outer covering found on certain marine animals.

Other Example

The shell was shiny and colorful.

en-us flagThe shell was shiny and colorful.

She collected many different types of shell.

en-us flagShe collected many different types of shell.

The shell protects the animal inside.

en-us flagThe shell protects the animal inside.
Synonyms

sea shell

en-us flagsea shell

shell collection

en-us flagshell collection

shellfish

en-us flagshellfish
Synonyms

case

covering

husk

shell

/ʃɛl/
Main Example

She cracked the shell of the walnut.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

The outer layer of certain fruits or nuts.

Other Example
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Synonyms

shell

/ʃɛl/
Main Example

Please shell the peas before cooking.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To remove the outer covering from something.

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Synonyms

shell

/ʃɛl/
Main Example

The soldier loaded a shell into the gun.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A hollow case or container, often used for ammunition.

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Synonyms

shell

/ʃɛl/
Main Example

The troops began to shell the enemy position.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To attack or bombard with artillery.

Other Example
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Synonyms

shell

/ʃɛl/
Main Example

The building has a strong shell to protect against storms.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A protective outer layer or structure in a broader sense, such as in technology or architecture.

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Synonyms

shell

/ʃɛl/
en-us undefinedshell
Main Example

The turtle hid inside its shell.

Example context
en-us flagThe turtle hid inside its shell.
Grammatical Info:
Noun (n.)

A hard outer covering that protects something inside.

Other Example

The egg has a fragile shell.

en-us flagThe egg has a fragile shell.

She collected seashells on the beach.

en-us flagShe collected seashells on the beach.

The nut is inside a hard shell.

en-us flagThe nut is inside a hard shell.
Synonyms

egg shell

en-us flagegg shell

seashell collection

en-us flagseashell collection

hard shell

en-us flaghard shell
Synonyms

husk

case

covering

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