Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples
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Word:
shell
IPA transcription: [ʃ'ɛl]
Pronunciations of shell
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noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
shell
Meaning:
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
Synonyms:
shell
Meaning:
the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
Synonyms:
carapace, shell, cuticle, shield
Meaning:
hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
blast, shell
Meaning:
use explosives on; "The enemy has been shelling us all day"
Usage examples
"Yes, my boy, it's a left-handed shell!"
"Oh, yes!" the shell whispered in reply.
Will you sing for us?" he asked the shell.
"Yes, indeed!" the beautiful shell replied.
"A shell isn't worth a human life!" I told him.
Then he fished the empty cocoanut shell out of the pot.
Put your head close to the opening in my shell and listen!"
"I will tell you the secret of my singing," said the shell.
"A left-handed shell!" Conseil repeated, his heart pounding.
It was a meager egg, and a feeble baby that pipped its shell.
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording
Dyson sphere
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