Hledat
Shell
01
slupka, schránka
the hard protective case or covering of some animals such as a snail, mussel, crab, or turtle
02
náboj, dělostřelecký výmetník
a component of ammunition that is loaded into a firearm, including a casing or a hull, gunpowder, a primer, and a projectile
Example
The soldier carefully loaded the shell into the cannon, preparing for the next round of artillery fire.
After the battle, the ground was littered with empty shells, evidence of the fierce exchange of fire.
03
kaviárové těstoviny, těstoviny ve tvaru mušlí
a type of pasta shaped like small, hollow shells, often used to hold fillings or sauce
Example
The shells were filled with spinach and ricotta.
Kaviárové těstoviny byly plněné špenátem a ricottou.
He used the large shells to make a stuffed pasta recipe.
Použil velké kaviárové těstoviny k přípravě receptu na plněné těstoviny.
04
schránka, pouzdro
the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
05
skořápka, ulita
the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
06
plášť, pouzdro
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
07
plášť, konstrukce
the external structure of a vehicle or building, particularly when the inside parts are severely damaged by fire, etc. or are still under construction
08
skif, člun
a very light narrow racing boat
09
skořápka, krunýř
a rigid covering that envelops an object
10
skořápka, plášť
the outer part of an egg, nut or seed that is hard
11
skořápka, plášť
the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
to shell
01
ostřelovat, bombardovat
to use explosives on a target
Transitive: to shell an enemy or their position
Example
The artillery division prepared to shell enemy positions to soften their defenses.
During the siege, the castle was shelled with catapults and cannons.
02
oloupat, vydloubat
to remove the outer covering from something, often to access what is inside
Transitive: to shell food ingredients
Example
She shells the peanuts before adding them to the salad for dinner.
He shelled the walnuts for baking the cake.
03
škrábat, loupit
to remove the kernels or seeds from the cob, ear, or husk of grains like corn, wheat, or oats
Transitive: to shell grain
Example
The workers spent hours shelling corn in preparation for the harvest festival.
The machine shells oats efficiently, removing the grain from the husk.
04
porazit, zmocnit se
to defeat or dominate someone decisively
Transitive: to shell an opponent
Example
The team shelled their opponents in the final quarter, winning by over 30 points.
In the championship match, they shelled their competitors with a crushing victory.
05
sázet, nacpat
to hit the ball very effectively and score many runs against a pitcher
Transitive: to shell a pitcher
Example
The team shelled the pitcher in the first inning, racking up five runs before he could settle in.
They shelled the starting pitcher so badly that the coach had to pull him out early.
06
sbírat mušle, hledat lastury
to collect seashells from the beach or shoreline
Intransitive
Example
After walking for hours, they finally found a perfect spot to shell by the water.
They shell whenever they visit the coast, enjoying the peace of the ocean.
07
oloupat, vydloubnout
to cast off or remove the shell, exterior covering, or husk
Intransitive
Example
The seeds slowly shelled from the pod as it dried in the sun.
After ripening, the beans shelled easily, spilling out of their pods.
shell
01
prázdná, fiktivní
referring to a company that is allegedly involved in or created for illegal activities, often used as a front or cover to conceal illicit operations
Example
The authorities suspected that the shell corporation was established to launder money obtained through criminal activities.
Úřady měly podezření, že prázdná, fiktivní korporace byla založena za účelem praní peněz získaných pomocí trestné činnosti.
The shell company was accused of being a front for tax evasion schemes.
Fiktivní společnost byla obviněna z toho, že je zástěrkou pro daňové úniky.
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