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An outer casing or covering
“The seed is only toxic if the outer shell is broken or chewed open.”
The frame or chassis of a vehicle, machine or structure
“The steel shell of the building is anchored to the concrete substructure by means of a joint at the ground floor level.”
The arrangement of the outer parts or elements of something
“Even Rouean admits that the shell of the storyline might sound trite.”
An explosive artillery projectile or bomb
“Even at that distance, it gleamed dully, and Dane was certain it had been the shell from the gun with which Elinor had been shot.”
An outer layer or section
“She opens her eyes and breathes softly, wrapping it layer after layer in her magic, forming a glass shell all around it.”
An outer layer or covering
A container filled with explosive or incendiary material
The remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
A weak or inferior remnant or version of something
A woman's shirt covering the upper body, often turtleneck, pullover, or bodice-style
Raised cover for a pickup truck
Shell of a marine animal
(figurative) Refuse or waste material
The dead body of a person or animal
An outward appearance, usually fake or insincere
A univalve mollusk or its shell
A horny, chitinous, or bony external plate or scale found on certain species
To bombard with shells, especially as part of an attack or offensive
“Armed forces then began to shell the village with artillery and mortars.”
To remove the (natural) skin or outer covering of
“Shell the walnuts, remove any loose skin, and chop them.”
To fire a bullet from a gun
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