shell

noun

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

  5. 5

    the housing or outer covering of something

    the clock has a walnut case

  6. 6

    a very light narrow racing boat

  7. 7

    a rigid covering that envelops an object

    the satellite is covered with a smooth shell of ice

  8. 8

    the exterior covering of a bird's egg

  9. 9

    the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts

  10. 10

    the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

verb

  1. 1

    remove the husks from

    husk corn

  2. 2

    remove from its shell or outer covering

    shell the legumes

    shell mussels

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