shell

shell

名词 shell:

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

同义词:carapace, cuticle, shield

the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts

the exterior covering of a bird's egg

同义词:eggshell

a rigid covering that envelops an object

a very light narrow racing boat

同义词:racing shell

the housing or outer covering of something

同义词:case, casing

a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)

同义词:plate, scale

the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc

动词 shell:

use explosives on

同义词:blast

fall out of the pod or husk

hit the pitches of hard and regularly

look for and collect shells by the seashore

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

同义词:beat, beat out, crush, trounce, vanquish

remove from its shell or outer covering

remove the husks from

同义词:husk

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