Definition & Meaning of "shell"

the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod

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

the external structure of a vehicle or building, particularly when the inside parts are severely damaged by fire, etc. or are still under construction

a very light narrow racing boat

a rigid covering that envelops an object

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

the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts

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

remove the husks from

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

hit the pitches of hard and regularly

look for and collect shells by the seashore

fall out of the pod or husk

create by using explosives