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Vocabulary Entry
shell
|noun • verb • verb
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N
noun
The hard outer covering of certain organisms, such as mollusks, crustaceans, or eggs.
Example Sentences
"The turtle retreats into its shell for protection."
"She collected seashells during her beach vacation."
"The egg has a fragile shell that needs careful handling."
V
verb
To remove the hard outer covering from something.
Example Sentences
"He learned how to shell peanuts for the recipe."
"She will shell the beans before cooking them."
"They sat together, shelling peas in preparation for dinner."
V
verb
To launch a projectile, such as artillery shells.
Example Sentences
"The army began to shell the enemy positions."
"During the battle, they shelled the town from the mountains."
"The sound of artillery shells echoed in the distance."