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Definition of SHELLS
Pronunciation : SHELLS

noun : SHELLS

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 1. (

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

  • 2. (

    ) the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals ;

  • 4. (

    ) the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts ;

  • 6. (

    ) a rigid covering that envelops an object; "the satellite is covered with a smooth shell of ice" ;

  • 9. (

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

  • 10. (

    ) the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod ;

verb : SHELLS

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 1. (

    ) use explosives on; "The enemy has been shelling us all day" ;

  • 2. (

    ) create by using explosives; "blast a passage through the mountain" ;

  • 3. (

    ) fall out of the pod or husk; "The corn shelled" ;

  • 4. (

    ) hit the pitches of hard and regularly; "He shelled the pitcher for eight runs in the first inning" ;

  • 5. (

    ) look for and collect shells by the seashore ;

  • 7. (

    ) remove from its shell or outer covering; "shell the legumes"; "shell mussels" ;


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