Meaning of 'shell'

noun

hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

Synonyms: carapace

noun

the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod

noun

a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)

Synonyms: scale

noun

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile

noun

the housing or outer covering of something

Synonyms: case casing

noun

a very light narrow racing boat

Example: "The regatta had at least one shell from all the local schools."

Synonyms: racing shell

noun

a rigid covering that envelops an object

Example: "the satellite is covered with a smooth shell of ice"

noun

the exterior covering of a bird's egg

Synonyms: eggshell

noun

the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts

noun

the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

verb

remove the husks from

Synonyms: husk

verb

remove from its shell or outer covering

Example: "shell the legumes"

verb

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

Synonyms: beat

verb

use explosives on

Example: "The enemy has been shelling us all day"

Synonyms: blast

verb

look for and collect shells by the seashore

verb

hit the pitches of hard and regularly

Example: "The visiting team shelled the pitcher for eight runs in the first inning."

verb

fall out of the pod or husk

Example: "The corn shelled"

verb

create by using explosives

Synonyms: blast