Shell ( noun , verb , verb , noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Shell ( noun )

1. The hard protective outer case of a mollusk, crustacean, or other invertebrate.
2. The hard outer covering of a nut or seed.
3. A hollow projectile that contains an explosive charge, fired from a gun.

Origin:

Old english scealu, of germanic origin; related to dutch schel and german schale.

Examples:

1. She picked up a shell from the beach.
2. He cracked the shell of the nut to get the meat inside.
3. The sound of the shell exploding could be heard for miles.

(As a verb)

Shell ( verb )

1. The hard protective outer case of a mollusk, crustacean, or other invertebrate.
2. The hard outer covering of a nut or seed.
3. A hollow projectile that contains an explosive charge, fired from a gun.

Origin:

Old english scealu, of germanic origin; related to dutch schel and german schale.

Examples:

1. She picked up a shell from the beach.
2. He cracked the shell of the nut to get the meat inside.
3. The sound of the shell exploding could be heard for miles.

(As a verb)

Shell ( verb )

1. The hard protective outer case of a mollusk, crustacean, or other invertebrate.
2. The hard outer covering of a nut or seed.
3. A hollow projectile that contains an explosive charge, fired from a gun.

Origin:

Old english scealu, of germanic origin; related to dutch schel and german schale.

Examples:

1. She picked up a shell from the beach.
2. He cracked the shell of the nut to get the meat inside.
3. The sound of the shell exploding could be heard for miles.

(As a noun)

Shell ( noun )

1. The hard protective outer case of a mollusk, crustacean, or other invertebrate.
2. The hard outer covering of a nut or seed.
3. A hollow projectile that contains an explosive charge, fired from a gun.

Origin:

Old english scealu, of germanic origin; related to dutch schel and german schale.

Examples:

1. She picked up a shell from the beach.
2. He cracked the shell of the nut to get the meat inside.
3. The sound of the shell exploding could be heard for miles.

(As a verb)

Shell ( verb )

1. The hard protective outer case of a mollusk, crustacean, or other invertebrate.
2. The hard outer covering of a nut or seed.
3. A hollow projectile that contains an explosive charge, fired from a gun.

Origin:

Old english scealu, of germanic origin; related to dutch schel and german schale.

Examples:

1. She picked up a shell from the beach.
2. He cracked the shell of the nut to get the meat inside.
3. The sound of the shell exploding could be heard for miles.