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Shell
01
Schale, Panzer
the hard protective case or covering of some animals such as a snail, mussel, crab, or turtle
02
Geschoss, Patrone
a component of ammunition that is loaded into a firearm, including a casing or a hull, gunpowder, a primer, and a projectile
Beispiele
He examined the shell meticulously, checking for any defects before inserting it into the rifle.
Er untersuchte die Patronenhülse sorgfältig und überprüfte sie auf Mängel, bevor er sie in das Gewehr einführte.
03
Muschel, Muschelnudel
a type of pasta shaped like small, hollow shells, often used to hold fillings or sauce
Beispiele
The shells were perfectly cooked and ready for the sauce.
Die Muscheln waren perfekt gekocht und bereit für die Soße.
04
Schale, Panzer
the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
05
Schale, Muschel
the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
06
Hülle, Panzerung
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
07
Hülle, Gerippe
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
Schale, Shell
a very light narrow racing boat
09
Schale, Hülle
a rigid covering that envelops an object
10
Schale, Muschel
the outer part of an egg, nut or seed that is hard
11
Schale, Schale
the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
to shell
01
beschießen, bombardieren
to use explosives on a target
Transitive: to shell an enemy or their position
Beispiele
The enemy 's defensive fortifications were shelled to create openings for advancing troops.
Die defensiven Befestigungen des Feindes wurden beschossen, um Öffnungen für vorrückende Truppen zu schaffen.
02
schälen, enthülsen
to remove the outer covering from something, often to access what is inside
Transitive: to shell food ingredients
Beispiele
The chef is shelling the shrimp for the seafood pasta right now.
Der Koch schält gerade die Garnelen für die Meeresfrüchte-Pasta.
03
enthülsen, auskörnen
to remove the kernels or seeds from the cob, ear, or husk of grains like corn, wheat, or oats
Transitive: to shell grain
Beispiele
Farmers gather the ears of corn and then shell them to prepare the grains for market.
Die Bauern sammeln die Maiskolben und entkörnen sie dann, um die Körner für den Markt vorzubereiten.
04
vernichten, dominieren
to defeat or dominate someone decisively
Transitive: to shell an opponent
Beispiele
The boxer shelled his opponent in the second round, securing an early knockout.
Der Boxer zerschmetterte seinen Gegner in der zweiten Runde und sicherte sich einen frühen Knockout.
05
bombardieren, vernichten
to hit the ball very effectively and score many runs against a pitcher
Transitive: to shell a pitcher
Beispiele
The hitters shelled the pitcher for 12 hits, leaving him frustrated and exhausted.
Die Schlagmänner bombardierten den Werfer mit 12 Treffern, was ihn frustriert und erschöpft zurückließ.
06
Muscheln sammeln, Muscheln pflücken
to collect seashells from the beach or shoreline
Intransitive
Beispiele
They decided to shell for an hour before heading back to their hotel.
Sie beschlossen, eine Stunde lang Muscheln zu sammeln, bevor sie ins Hotel zurückkehrten.
07
enthülsen, schälen
to cast off or remove the shell, exterior covering, or husk
Intransitive
Beispiele
The sunflower seeds shelled when they were ready to be collected.
Die Sonnenblumenkerne wurden geschält, als sie bereit zum Ernten waren.
shell
01
Deckmantel, fiktiv
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
Beispiele
The shell organization was allegedly involved in smuggling contraband goods across borders.
Die Briefkasten-Organisation soll angeblich am Schmuggel von Schmuggelware über Grenzen beteiligt gewesen sein.
