shell
shell
ʃel
shel
British pronunciation
/ʃɛl/

Definitie en betekenis van "shell"in het Engels

01

schelp, schaal

the hard protective case or covering of some animals such as a snail, mussel, crab, or turtle
shell definition and meaning
02

granaat, patroon

a component of ammunition that is loaded into a firearm, including a casing or a hull, gunpowder, a primer, and a projectile
shell definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The shell casing was found at the crime scene, providing a crucial piece of evidence for the investigators.
De huls werd gevonden op de plaats delict en vormde een cruciaal stuk bewijs voor de onderzoekers.
03

schelp, schelpjes pasta

a type of pasta shaped like small, hollow shells, often used to hold fillings or sauce
shell definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
The shells soaked up the sauce really well.
De schelpen hebben de saus heel goed opgenomen.
04

schelp, schaal

the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
05

schelp, schaal

the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
06

schil, pantsering

a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
07

omhulsel, skelet

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

schaal, shell

a very light narrow racing boat
09

schil, schelp

a rigid covering that envelops an object
10

schaal, schelp

the outer part of an egg, nut or seed that is hard
11

schil, dop

the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
to shell
01

beschieten, bombarderen

to use explosives on a target
Transitive: to shell an enemy or their position
to shell definition and meaning
example
Voorbeelden
Naval vessels were ordered to shell coastal targets before the amphibious assault.
Marineschepen kregen het bevel om kustdoelen te beschieten voor de amfibische aanval.
02

pellen, ontdoen van de schil

to remove the outer covering from something, often to access what is inside
Transitive: to shell food ingredients
example
Voorbeelden
They will shell the eggs for breakfast tomorrow.
Ze zullen de eieren voor het ontbijt morgen pellen.
03

ontdoppen, pellen

to remove the kernels or seeds from the cob, ear, or husk of grains like corn, wheat, or oats
Transitive: to shell grain
example
Voorbeelden
After the corn was picked, they shelled it to make fresh cornmeal.
Nadat de mais was geplukt, pelden ze hem om verse maismeel te maken.
04

vernietigen, domineren

to defeat or dominate someone decisively
Transitive: to shell an opponent
example
Voorbeelden
The rival team was shelled by a series of fast goals in the first half.
Het rivaliserende team werd in de eerste helft verpletterd door een reeks snelle doelpunten.
05

bombarderen, vernietigen

to hit the ball very effectively and score many runs against a pitcher
Transitive: to shell a pitcher
example
Voorbeelden
In the final game of the series, they shelled the pitcher, putting the game out of reach early.
In de laatste wedstrijd van de serie hebben ze de werker gebombardeerd, waardoor het spel vroeg buiten bereik kwam.
06

schelpen verzamelen, schelpen rapen

to collect seashells from the beach or shoreline
Intransitive
example
Voorbeelden
He spent the morning shelling, picking up the most beautiful shells he could find.
Hij bracht de ochtend door met schelpen zoeken, waarbij hij de mooiste schelpen oppakte die hij kon vinden.
07

pellen, ontdoen van de schil

to cast off or remove the shell, exterior covering, or husk
Intransitive
example
Voorbeelden
As the nuts matured, they shelled from the husk and fell to the ground.
Toen de noten rijpten, pelden ze zich uit de schil en vielen op de grond.
01

dekmantel, fictief

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
Voorbeelden
Investigators discovered that the shell corporation was used to funnel illegal funds offshore.
Onderzoekers ontdekten dat de brievenbus-firma werd gebruikt om illegale fondsen naar het buitenland te sluizen.
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