Shell
volume
British pronunciation/ʃɛl/
American pronunciation/ʃel/

Definition & Meaning of "shell"

Shell
01

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

shell definition and meaning
02

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
03

*** a type of pasta

shell definition and meaning
04

the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

05

the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod

06

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

07

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

a very light narrow racing boat

09

a rigid covering that envelops an object

10

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

11

the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts

to shell
01

to use explosives on a target

to shell definition and meaning
02

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

03

remove the husks from

04

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

05

hit the pitches of hard and regularly

06

look for and collect shells by the seashore

07

fall out of the pod or husk

08

create by using explosives

01

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
Example
examples
The tide brought shells and seaweed ashore, creating a natural shoreline collection.
The beachcomber collected shells and other marine artifacts, including empty shells from shellfish.
The conical shell housed a tiny hermit crab, its spiraled form providing protection.
The hard shell of the crab protects it from predators.
Some snails seal themselves inside their shells during estivation.
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