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Meaning of
shells
in English
shells
us
//ʃɛlz//
uk
//ʃɛlz//
#common
Lemma:
shell
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Noun
hard
outer
coverings
of
animals
artillery
projectile
casings
cartridges
for
firearms
;
bullets
plural
of
shell
;
outer
layer
a
hollow
structure
or
framework
;
incomplete
a
sleeveless
garment
for
women
;
fastens
in
rear
a
flimsy
or
thin
coffin
;
inner
container
a
string
instrument
with
shell-shaped
chamber
a
drum's
acoustic
chamber
;
wooden
or
cylindrical
body
a
vessel's
watertight
outer
covering
(
planking
or
metal
)
a
lightweight
boat
(
racing
shell
or
dragon
boat
)
the
outward
form
(
independent
of
interior
)
software
interface
to
manage
programs
;
user
interaction
a
non-operational
legal
entity
Compounds / Phrases
cockleshells
eggshells
bag of shells
seashells
bandshells
clamshells
softshells
tortoiseshells