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Synonyms & Similar Words
husk
casing
cover
coating
crust
layer
peel
rind
skin
bark
pod
hull
capsule
sheath
shroud
wrapper
envelope
integument
exoskeleton
carapace
cortex
pericarp
testa
epicarp
exocarp
mesocarp
endocarp
Meaning of Shell
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the word "shell" refers to the outer covering of a seed, fruit, or animal, especially when hard or protective.
Definitions
- The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines "shell" as the hard outer covering of a mollusk or a hard outer layer that provides protection.
Example Uses
- The hermit crab emerged from its shell to find food.
- The empty shell of the building stood as a reminder of the city's past.
- The soldier took cover behind a wall to avoid the shell fragments.