SHELL as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
   Synonym(s)
   • carapace (what does carapace mean?)
   • cuticle (what does cuticle mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • exoskeleton (what does exoskeleton mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • cuticula (what does cuticula mean?)
2. Meaning
   • the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc
   Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • covering (what does covering mean?)
   • natural covering (what does natural covering mean?)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • scallop shell (what does scallop shell mean?)
   • oyster shell (what does oyster shell mean?)
   • phragmocone (what does phragmocone mean?)
   • phragmacone (what does phragmacone mean?)
   • seashell (what does seashell mean?)
   • clamshell (what does clamshell mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • shell (what does shell mean?)
   • shell (what does shell mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
   Synonym(s)
   • plate (what does plate mean?)
   • scale (what does scale mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • shield (what does shield mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • armor plate (what does armor plate mean?)
   • armour plate (what does armour plate mean?)
   • armor plating (what does armor plating mean?)
   • plate armor (what does plate armor mean?)
   • plate armour (what does plate armour mean?)
   • horseshoe (what does horseshoe mean?)
   • shoe (what does shoe mean?)
   • shell plating (what does shell plating mean?)
4. Meaning
   • ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile
   • fired from a large gun
   Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • ammunition (what does ammunition mean?)
   • ammo (what does ammo mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • artillery shell (what does artillery shell mean?)
   • shotgun shell (what does shotgun shell mean?)
   • shrapnel (what does shrapnel mean?)
   • tank shell (what does tank shell mean?)
   • whizbang (what does whizbang mean?)
   • whizzbang (what does whizzbang mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • blast (what does blast mean?)
   • shell (what does shell mean?)
5. Meaning
   • the housing or outer covering of something
   Synonym(s)
   • case (what does case mean?)
   • casing (what does casing mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the clock has a walnut case
   Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • housing (what does housing mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • boot (what does boot mean?)
   • gearbox (what does gearbox mean?)
   • gear case (what does gear case mean?)
   • jacket (what does jacket mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • encase (what does encase mean?)
   • incase (what does incase mean?)
   • case (what does case mean?)
   • encase (what does encase mean?)
   • incase (what does incase mean?)
   • case (what does case mean?)
6. Meaning
   • a very light narrow racing boat
   Synonym(s)
   • racing shell (what does racing shell mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • racing boat (what does racing boat mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • racing skiff (what does racing skiff mean?)
   • single shell (what does single shell mean?)
   • scull (what does scull mean?)
7. Meaning
   • a rigid covering that envelops an object
   Usage Example(s)
   • the satellite is covered with a smooth shell of ice
   Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • covering (what does covering mean?)
   • natural covering (what does natural covering mean?)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
8. Meaning
   • the exterior covering of a bird’’s egg
   Synonym(s)
   • eggshell (what does eggshell mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • covering (what does covering mean?)
   • natural covering (what does natural covering mean?)
   • cover (what does cover mean?)
9. Meaning
   • the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
   Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • hull (what does hull mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • nutshell (what does nutshell mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • husk (what does husk mean?)
   • shell (what does shell mean?)
   • shell (what does shell mean?)
   • shell (what does shell mean?)
10. Meaning
    • the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
    Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • animal material (what does animal material mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • mother-of-pearl (what does mother-of-pearl mean?)
    • nacre (what does nacre mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • shell (what does shell mean?)

SHELL as VERB

1. Meaning
   • remove the husks from
   Synonym(s)
   • husk (what does husk mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • husk corn
   Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • remove (what does remove mean?)
   • take (what does take mean?)
   • take away (what does take away mean?)
   • withdraw (what does withdraw mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • shell (what does shell mean?)
   • chaff (what does chaff mean?)
   • husk (what does husk mean?)
   • shuck (what does shuck mean?)
   • stalk (what does stalk mean?)
   • straw (what does straw mean?)
   • stubble (what does stubble mean?)
   • husk (what does husk mean?)
   • denudation (what does denudation mean?)
   • stripping (what does stripping mean?)
   • uncovering (what does uncovering mean?)
   • baring (what does baring mean?)
   • husking (what does husking mean?)
2. Meaning
   • remove from its shell or outer covering
   Usage Example(s)
   • shell the legumes
   • shell mussels
   Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • remove (what does remove mean?)
   • take (what does take mean?)
   • take away (what does take away mean?)
   • withdraw (what does withdraw mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • pod (what does pod mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • shell (what does shell mean?)
   • shell (what does shell mean?)
   • sheller (what does sheller mean?)
3. Meaning
   • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
   Synonym(s)
   • beat (what does beat mean?)
   • beat out (what does beat out mean?)
   • crush (what does crush mean?)
   • trounce (what does trounce mean?)
   • vanquish (what does vanquish mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship
   • We beat the competition
   • Harvard defeated Yale in the last football game
   Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • get the better of (what does get the better of mean?)
   • overcome (what does overcome mean?)
   • defeat (what does defeat mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • outpoint (what does outpoint mean?)
   • outscore (what does outscore mean?)
   • walk over (what does walk over mean?)
   • eliminate (what does eliminate mean?)
   • worst (what does worst mean?)
   • pip (what does pip mean?)
   • mop up (what does mop up mean?)
   • whip (what does whip mean?)
   • rack up (what does rack up mean?)
   • whomp (what does whomp mean?)
   • spread-eagle (what does spread-eagle mean?)
   • spreadeagle (what does spreadeagle mean?)
   • rout (what does rout mean?)
   • get the jump (what does get the jump mean?)
   • cheat (what does cheat mean?)
   • chouse (what does chouse mean?)
   • shaft (what does shaft mean?)
   • screw (what does screw mean?)
   • chicane (what does chicane mean?)
   • jockey (what does jockey mean?)
   • surpass (what does surpass mean?)
   • outstrip (what does outstrip mean?)
   • outmatch (what does outmatch mean?)
   • outgo (what does outgo mean?)
   • exceed (what does exceed mean?)
   • outdo (what does outdo mean?)
   • surmount (what does surmount mean?)
   • outperform (what does outperform mean?)
   • outdo (what does outdo mean?)
   • outflank (what does outflank mean?)
   • trump (what does trump mean?)
   • best (what does best mean?)
   • scoop (what does scoop mean?)
   • outfight (what does outfight mean?)
   • overpower (what does overpower mean?)
   • overmaster (what does overmaster mean?)
   • overwhelm (what does overwhelm mean?)
   • checkmate (what does checkmate mean?)
   • mate (what does mate mean?)
   • immobilize (what does immobilize mean?)
   • immobilise (what does immobilise mean?)
   • outplay (what does outplay mean?)
   • bat (what does bat mean?)
   • clobber (what does clobber mean?)
   • drub (what does drub mean?)
   • thrash (what does thrash mean?)
   • lick (what does lick mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • conqueror (what does conqueror mean?)
   • vanquisher (what does vanquisher mean?)
   • thrashing (what does thrashing mean?)
   • walloping (what does walloping mean?)
   • debacle (what does debacle mean?)
   • drubbing (what does drubbing mean?)
   • slaughter (what does slaughter mean?)
   • trouncing (what does trouncing mean?)
   • whipping (what does whipping mean?)
   • beating (what does beating mean?)
   • whipping (what does whipping mean?)
   Entail(s)
   • win (what does win mean?)
4. Meaning
   • use explosives on
   Synonym(s)
   • blast (what does blast mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • The enemy has been shelling us all day
   Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • bombard (what does bombard mean?)
   • bomb (what does bomb mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • crump (what does crump mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • shell (what does shell mean?)
   • barrage (what does barrage mean?)
   • barrage fire (what does barrage fire mean?)
   • battery (what does battery mean?)
   • bombardment (what does bombardment mean?)
   • shelling (what does shelling mean?)
   • blast (what does blast mean?)
   • blaster (what does blaster mean?)
   • chargeman (what does chargeman mean?)
5. Meaning
   • look for and collect shells by the seashore
   Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • gather (what does gather mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • shell (what does shell mean?)
   • shell (what does shell mean?)
6. Meaning
   • hit the pitches of hard and regularly
   Usage Example(s)
   • He shelled the pitcher for eight runs in the first inning
   Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • hit (what does hit mean?)
7. Meaning
   • fall out of the pod or husk
   Usage Example(s)
   • The corn shelled
   Hypernyms(s) shell is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • emerge (what does emerge mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • shell (what does shell mean?)