shell
definition: hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
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speech part: noun
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carapace
definition: the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
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speech part: noun
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definition: a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
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speech part: noun
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scale
definition: ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile
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speech part: noun
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definition: the housing or outer covering of something
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speech part: noun
definition: a very light narrow racing boat
example: The regatta had at least one shell from all the local schools.
speech part: noun
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racing shell
definition: a rigid covering that envelops an object
example: the satellite is covered with a smooth shell of ice
speech part: noun
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definition: the exterior covering of a bird's egg
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speech part: noun
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eggshell
definition: the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
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speech part: noun
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definition: the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
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speech part: noun
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definition: remove the husks from
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speech part: verb
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husk
definition: remove from its shell or outer covering
example: shell the legumes
speech part: verb
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definition: come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
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speech part: verb
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beat
definition: use explosives on
example: The enemy has been shelling us all day
speech part: verb
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blast
definition: look for and collect shells by the seashore
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speech part: verb
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definition: hit the pitches of hard and regularly
example: The visiting team shelled the pitcher for eight runs in the first inning.
speech part: verb
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definition: fall out of the pod or husk
example: The corn shelled
speech part: verb
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definition: create by using explosives
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speech part: verb
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blast