Definitions
of shell
1. [adj] - having a shell or containing shell 2. [n] - the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals 3. [n] - the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts 4. [n] - the exterior covering of a bird's egg 5. [n] - a rigid covering that envelops an object 6. [n] - a very light narrow racing boat 7. [n] - the housing or outer covering of something 8. [n] - ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile 9. [n] - the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc 10. [v] - fall out of the pod or husk 11. [v] - hit the pitches of hard and regularly 12. [v] - look for and collect shells by the seashore 13. [v] - remove from its shell or outer covering
Quotes
- Example use of the word shell1. fired from a large gun 2. the clock has a walnut case 3. the satellite is covered with a smooth shell of ice 4. shell the legumes 5. He shelled the pitcher for eight runs in the first inning 6. The corn shelled 7. shell marl
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