Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

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, License CC BY-SA 4.0