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Shell Definition & Meaning

1. A hard outer covering of an animal or plant, such as a turtle shell or a nut shell.

Example: The turtle retreated into its shell when it sensed danger.

2. A projectile fired from a gun or artillery, such as a bullet or a bomb.

Example: The soldiers ducked for cover as the shells exploded around them.

3. A hollow container used for holding or storing something, such as a seashell or a shell casing.

Example: She collected seashells from the beach to use as decoration in her home.

4. A software interface that allows users to interact with a computer system, such as a command shell or a graphical shell.

Example: He used the command shell to run a script that automated his work tasks.

5. To remove the outer layer of something, such as shelling peas or shucking corn.

Example: She spent the afternoon shelling pistachios for a snack.

Examples of the word shell used in sentences.

  • I found a beautiful shell on the beach.
  • Can you hear the sound of the shell when you put it to your ear?
  • The soldiers took cover behind the shell of the tank during the battle.
  • She used a shell to cut the cake into even pieces.
  • The snail retreated into its shell when it felt threatened.
  • The players gathered around the coach to listen to his strategy for the game, which he drew on a whiteboard with a shell.
  • She picked up a seashell from the beach and held it up to her ear to hear the sound of the ocean.
  • The little girl found a pretty shell on her walk and took it home to add to her collection.
  • The turtle retreated into its shell when it sensed danger nearby.
  • The chef cracked open the shell of the egg to make an omelet for breakfast.
  • The snail left a trail of slime behind as it dragged its shell across the ground. (nature)
  • The shell of the building was reinforced with steel to withstand earthquakes. (construction)
  • The turtle retreated into its shell when it sensed danger. (animals)
  • We found a beautiful seashell on the beach during our vacation. (travel)
  • I love using pistachio shells to make tiny crafts. (DIY)
  • The chef deftly cracked the eggs on the edge of the bowl, carefully removing the shell fragments.
  • The loud explosion echoed through the forest as the hunters fired at the turtle's shell.
  • He found a tiny shell while walking on the shore and decided to keep it as a souvenir.
  • She decided to shell out a little extra money for the premium version of the software.
  • The seashell collection on her bookshelf was a testament to her love for the beach.
  • The hailstorm left my car with numerous dents and a cracked windshield shell.
  • The scientist carefully dissected the turtle shell to study its unique composition and structure.
  • After a full day of collecting seashells on the beach, my hands were sore and my pockets were full.
  • The chef expertly peeled the shrimp, leaving behind a pile of shells on his cutting board.
  • The conch shell was a symbol of power and authority in ancient civilizations.
  • The chef deftly cracked open the lobster shell and extracted the succulent meat within.
  • The beach was littered with broken shells from the recent storm that had battered the coast.
  • The soldier lay motionless, with only his helmet and shell-shocked expression revealing the horrors he had endured.
  • The intricate pattern etched onto the shell of the nautilus was a marvel to behold.
  • The scientist used a scanning electron microscope to examine the shell of the ancient mollusk, revealing clues about its diet and environment.
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