Cool MateMeaning of Shell
In simple words: A hard outer covering of some animals, especially sea creatures.
Shell in a sentence
- The turtle hid inside its shell to protect itself from predators.
- We collected several colorful seashells along the beach.
- I need to remove the shell of this peanut before eating it.
- The shell of the egg is fragile and can easily break.
- In computing, a shell is a user interface for access to an operating system's services.
- He decided to shell the peas before cooking them.
How to use Shell
Used to refer to physical shells of animals like snails and turtles or as a protective cover for eggs. Not usually used in formal writing about technology unless specifying a computer shell.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'shell' as similar to 'sell' — an animal sells its body by hiding inside its shell.
Related words
Collocations with Shell
Common mistakes with Shell
- Confused with 'shelled' when referring to something that has been removed from the shell.
- Used inappropriately in contexts where 'case' or 'cover' would be more specific.
- Mispronounced as 'shelle' instead of 'shell'.
Shell appears in
Shell in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
صدفة، قشر
غطاء خارجي صلب لبعض الحيوانات، خاصة مخلوقات البحر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Shell
কিছু প্রাণীর শক্ত বাইরের আবরণ, বিশেষ করে সামুদ্রিক প্রাণীদের।
- GermanDeutsch
Schale, Hülle
Eine harte äußere Hülle von Tieren, besonders von Meerestieren.
- SpanishEspañol
Cáscara
Una cubierta dura exterior de algunos animales, especialmente criaturas marinas.
- Persianفارسی
پوسته، صدف، لاک، پوست کندن
یک پوشش سفت بیرونی برای بعضی از حیوانات، مخصوصاً موجودات دریایی.
- FrenchFrançais
Coquille, Carapace, Écaille
Une couverture extérieure dure de certains animaux, surtout des créatures marines.
- Hindiहिन्दी
खोल
कुछ जानवरों, खासकर समुद्री जीवों का कठोर बाहरी आवरण।
- ItalianItaliano
Guscio, Conchiglia, Carapace
Una copertura esterna dura di alcuni animali, specialmente creature marine.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Casca, Concha
Uma cobertura externa dura de alguns animais, especialmente criaturas marinhas.
- RussianРусский
Раковина, скорлупа, оболочка
Твердое внешнее покрытие некоторых животных, особенно морских обитателей.
- Urduاردو
Shell
A hard outer covering of some animals, especially sea creatures.
- Chinese中文
壳
一些动物，特别是海洋生物的硬外部覆盖物。
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Frequently asked questions about Shell
What does Shell mean?
A hard outer covering of some animals, especially sea creatures.
What is the definition of Shell?
the hard outer part of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
How do you use Shell in a sentence?
The turtle hid inside its shell to protect itself from predators.
Can you give another example of Shell?
We collected several colorful seashells along the beach.
What are synonyms for Shell?
Common alternatives include husk, carapace, case, cover.
What is the opposite of Shell?
Opposite meanings include core, interior, inside.
What words go with Shell?
It commonly pairs with empty, hard, outer, have, come out of, emerge from, unexploded, spent, anti-aircraft, load, fire, fly, fall, land, fire, shock, case, concrete, burned-out, empty.
What are common mistakes when using Shell?
Confused with 'shelled' when referring to something that has been removed from the shell. Used inappropriately in contexts where 'case' or 'cover' would be more specific. Mispronounced as 'shelle' instead of 'shell'.
How do you pronounce Shell?
US: /["/ʃel/"]/, UK: /["/ʃel/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Shell?
Used to refer to physical shells of animals like snails and turtles or as a protective cover for eggs. Not usually used in formal writing about technology unless specifying a computer shell.
What CEFR level is Shell?
"Shell" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.