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Vocabulary Entry
conch
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A large shell, typically of a marine mollusk, often used as a musical instrument or decoration.
Example Sentences
"The beach was littered with beautiful conchs."
"He blew into the conch to signal the start of the gathering."
"She collected conch shells to decorate her house."
V
verb
To hunt for or collect conch shells, especially for food.
Example Sentences
"They conch for dinner on the weekends."
"He spent the afternoon conching along the shore."
"In the Caribbean, it's common to conch for the local cuisine."