shell
Definition
- n. ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
- n. the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
- n. the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
- n. the exterior covering of a bird's egg
Word forms
- Present participle
- shelling
- Past participle
- shelled
- Past tense
- shelled
- Third person singular
- shells
Example sentences
n.
The beach was covered with beautiful seashells of all shapes and colors.
vt.
Please shell the peanuts before adding them to the salad.
vi.
The paint began to shell off the old walls after years of exposure to moisture.
n.
You can use the shell to run commands and manage files on your computer.