shell
US /ʃɛl/
・UK /ʃel/
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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Hard outer cover of an egg, fruit, nut, or seed
If you take off the shell, you can eat what is inside
v.t.Transitive VerbTo remove the outer covering of peas, nuts etc.
Please shell these nuts so I can put them in a cake
v.t.Transitive VerbTo fire shells (weapons) at
The army will shell the building where the enemy lives starting at 5 a.m.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Hard metal container containing a bullet
A bullet shell was found on the crime scene
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How Rich People Hide Their Money
- Secret Swiss bank accounts or shell companies in the Cayman Islands sound like the stuff of heist movies,
Secret Swiss bank accounts or shell companies in the Cayman Islands sound like the stuff of heist movies,
- Secret Swiss bank accounts, or shell companies in the Cayman Islands, sound like the stuff of heist movies, but
Secret Swiss bank accounts, or shell companies in the Cayman Islands, sound like the stuff of heist movies, but
Why Do We Use Cringey Words for Loved Ones? | Otherwords
- One of China's most popular pet names, first recorded more than 2,000 years ago, is Baobei, which translates literally to precious shell, referring to the cowrie shells used as coins during the Zhou Dynasty.
One of China's most popular pet names, first recorded more than 2,000 years ago, is Baobei, which translates literally to precious shell, referring to the cowrie shells used as coins during the Zhou Dynasty.
- Many terms of endearment represent wealth or value, like "princess," "treasure," or "jewel." One of China's most popular pet names first recorded more than 2,000 years ago is Bao Bei, which translates literally to "precious shell," referring to the cowrie shells used as coins during the Zhou Dynasty.
Many terms of endearment represent wealth or value, like "princess," "treasure," or "jewel." One of China's most popular pet names first recorded more than 2,000 years ago is Bao Bei, which translates literally to "precious shell," referring to the cowrie shells used as coins during the Zhou Dynasty.
The Best Cauliflower Cheese | Jamie Oliver
- In a nut shell, blooming gorgeous. Now for the version made with frozen veg for nearly half the price.
In a nut shell, blooming gorgeous. Now for the version made with frozen veg for nearly half the price.
- In a nut shell, blooming gorgeous. Now for the version made with frozen veg for nearly half the price.
In a nut shell, blooming gorgeous. Now for the version made with frozen veg for nearly half the price.
World's fastest Minis - Mini JCW GP vs ZCars Mini Busa - autocar.co.uk
- the front and the rear turrets to stiffen up the shell. There's lower, stiffer, fully-adjustable
the front and the rear turrets to stiffen up the shell. There's lower, stiffer, fully-adjustable
- the front and the rear turrets to stiffen up the shell. There's lower, stiffer, fully-adjustable
the front and the rear turrets to stiffen up the shell. There's lower, stiffer, fully-adjustable
Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
- They are characterised by large, bulging eyes and a body that hinges in the middle to facilitate moulting of the shell.
They are characterised by large, bulging eyes and a body that hinges in the middle to facilitate moulting of the shell.
- The shell is kept shiny by a bilobed mantle, which gradually extends across the shell as the cowry creeps along the reef.
The shell is kept shiny by a bilobed mantle, which gradually extends across the shell as the cowry creeps along the reef.
Why these all-white paintings are in museums and mine aren't
- How is an all-white painting considered art, and why would anyone shell out millions for something like this?
How is an all-white painting considered art, and why would anyone shell out millions for something like this?
Is Poland's tap water really protected by clams?
- receiving signals from the sensor that's mounted on the shell of each clam.
receiving signals from the sensor that's mounted on the shell of each clam.
I Designed the Most Famous Tongue In History
- um, Shell logo on the petrol stations at the time.
um, Shell logo on the petrol stations at the time.
Resilience In Hard Times
- The temptation will be to withdraw under a rock, to pull up the drawbridge, to go into a shell.
The temptation will be to withdraw under a rock, to pull up the drawbridge, to go into a shell.
Dakota Johnson Prank Calls with Jimmy; Says Pedro Pascal Steals All Her Clothes (Extended)
- Alright, I´m gonna call Crazy Tony´s Shell.
Alright, I´m gonna call Crazy Tony´s Shell.
- Shell gas station.
Shell gas station.