shell

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Definição e significado de "shell"em inglês

Shell

SUBSTANTIVO

concha, carapaça

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

informações gramaticais

estado de animacidade

inanimado

composição morfológica

simples

contável

forma plural

shells

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 soldier carefully loaded the shell into the cannon, preparing for the next round of artillery fire.

O soldado carregou cuidadosamente o projétil no canhão, preparando-se para a próxima rodada de fogo de artilharia.

concha, conchinha

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

Exemplos

The shells were filled with spinach and ricotta.

As conchas estavam recheadas com espinafre e ricota.

concha, carapaça

the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

concha, casca

the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod

casca, blindagem

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

casca, shell

a very light narrow racing boat

concha, casca

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, canhonear

to use explosives on a target

Transitive: to shell an enemy or their position

informações gramaticais

composição morfológica

simples

verbo de ação

regular

presente

shell

3.ª pessoa do singular

shells

particípio presente

shelling

pretérito simples

shelled

particípio passado

shelled

Exemplos

The artillery division prepared to shell enemy positions to soften their defenses.

A divisão de artilharia se preparou para bombardear as posições inimigas para suavizar suas defesas.

descascar, tirar a casca

to remove the outer covering from something, often to access what is inside

Transitive: to shell food ingredients

Exemplos

She shells the peanuts before adding them to the salad for dinner.

Ela descasca os amendoins antes de adicioná-los à salada para o jantar.

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

The workers spent hours shelling corn in preparation for the harvest festival.

Os trabalhadores passaram horas descascando milho em preparação para o festival da colheita.

esmagar, dominar

to defeat or dominate someone decisively

Transitive: to shell an opponent

Exemplos

The team shelled their opponents in the final quarter, winning by over 30 points.

A equipe esmagou seus adversários no quarto final, vencendo por mais de 30 pontos.

bombardear, destruir

to hit the ball very effectively and score many runs against a pitcher

Transitive: to shell a pitcher

Exemplos

The team shelled the pitcher in the first inning, racking up five runs before he could settle in.

O time bombardeou o arremessador no primeiro inning, marcando cinco corridas antes que ele pudesse se estabelecer.

colecionar conchas, apanhar conchas

to collect seashells from the beach or shoreline

Intransitive

Exemplos

After walking for hours, they finally found a perfect spot to shell by the water.

Depois de caminhar por horas, eles finalmente encontraram um local perfeito para colecionar conchas à beira da água.

descascar, desvainar

to cast off or remove the shell, exterior covering, or husk

Intransitive

Exemplos

The seeds slowly shelled from the pod as it dried in the sun.

As sementes lentamente descascaram da vagem enquanto secava ao sol.

shell

ADJETIVO

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

informações gramaticais

composição morfológica

simples

relacional

não graduável

Exemplos

The authorities suspected that the shell corporation was established to launder money obtained through criminal activities.

As autoridades suspeitavam que a empresa fictícia foi estabelecida para lavar dinheiro obtido através de atividades criminosas.

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Definição e significado de "shell"em inglês

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