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Shell
01
concha, carapaça
the hard protective case or covering of some animals such as a snail, mussel, crab, or turtle
02
projétil, cartucho
a component of ammunition that is loaded into a firearm, including a casing or a hull, gunpowder, a primer, and a projectile
Exemplos
The shell burst upon impact, causing a massive explosion and creating a significant crater in the ground.
O projétil explodiu no impacto, causando uma explosão massiva e criando uma cratera significativa no solo.
03
concha, conchinha
a type of pasta shaped like small, hollow shells, often used to hold fillings or sauce
Exemplos
The shells were served with a creamy, savory sauce.
As conchinhas foram servidas com um molho cremoso e saboroso.
04
concha, carapaça
the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
05
concha, casca
the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
06
casca, blindagem
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
07
casca, estrutura
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
casca, shell
a very light narrow racing boat
09
concha, casca
a rigid covering that envelops an object
10
casca, concha
the outer part of an egg, nut or seed that is hard
11
casca, concha
the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
to shell
01
bombardear, canhonear
to use explosives on a target
Transitive: to shell an enemy or their position
Exemplos
Artillery batteries were strategically positioned to shell the opposing forces during the offensive.
As baterias de artilharia foram posicionadas estrategicamente para bombardear as forças opostas durante a ofensiva.
02
descascar, tirar a casca
to remove the outer covering from something, often to access what is inside
Transitive: to shell food ingredients
Exemplos
While cooking, he was shelling the pistachios for the dessert.
Enquanto cozinhava, ele estava descascando os pistaches para a sobremesa.
03
descascar, desgranar
to remove the kernels or seeds from the cob, ear, or husk of grains like corn, wheat, or oats
Transitive: to shell grain
Exemplos
He shelled the oats quickly, his hands moving steadily along the machine.
Ele descascou a aveia rapidamente, suas mãos se movendo firmemente ao longo da máquina.
04
esmagar, dominar
to defeat or dominate someone decisively
Transitive: to shell an opponent
Exemplos
During the final match, they shelled their opponents, making it clear who was in control.
Durante a partida final, eles esmagaram seus oponentes, deixando claro quem estava no controle.
05
bombardear, destruir
to hit the ball very effectively and score many runs against a pitcher
Transitive: to shell a pitcher
Exemplos
The team ’s lineup shelled the pitcher, sending the ball over the fence multiple times.
O alinhamento do time bombardeou o arremessador, enviando a bola sobre a cerca várias vezes.
06
colecionar conchas, apanhar conchas
to collect seashells from the beach or shoreline
Intransitive
Exemplos
She loves to shell at the shore every summer, finding unique shells to add to her collection.
Ela adora colecionar conchas na praia todo verão, encontrando conchas únicas para adicionar à sua coleção.
07
descascar, desvainar
to cast off or remove the shell, exterior covering, or husk
Intransitive
Exemplos
The ripe seeds shelled from the pinecones, scattering on the forest floor.
As sementes maduras descascadas das pinhas, espalhando-se pelo chão da floresta.
shell
01
fachada, fictício
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
Exemplos
The shell business was suspected of engaging in fraudulent investment schemes.
O negócio de fachada era suspeito de se envolver em esquemas de investimento fraudulentos.
