Definição e Significado de "shell"

Shell

SUBSTANTIVO

casca, concha

the hard protective case or covering of some animals such as a snail, mussel, crab, or turtle

cartucho, projétil

a component of ammunition that is loaded into a firearm, including a casing or a hull, gunpowder, a primer, and a projectile

concha, pasta em forma de concha

a type of pasta shaped like small, hollow shells, often used to hold fillings or sauce

casca, concha

the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

casca, concha

the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod

concha, casco

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

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

What is a "shell"?

A shell refers to the outer structure or frame that forms the basic shape of the building or vehicle. It includes the external walls, roof, and other components that enclose the interior space. The shell is the basic structure that holds everything together, often without the internal fittings or details like windows, doors, or insulation. For example, the shell of a building is its outer walls and roof before any internal features or finishes are added.

skiff, barco de corrida

a very light narrow racing boat

casca, concha

a rigid covering that envelops an object

casca, concha

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

casca, concha

the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts

to shell

VERBO

bombardear, atacar com obuses

to use explosives on a target