Meaning of the word shells in English

What does shells mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shells

the hard protective outer case of a mollusk or crustacean.

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cowrie shells

Synonym:

carapace outside exterior armor

an explosive artillery projectile or bomb.

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the sound of the shell passing over, followed by the explosion

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projectile bomb grenade bullet cartridge shot

bombard with shells.

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the guns started shelling their positions

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bombard attack pound bomb blitz strafe cannonade

remove the shell or pod from (a nut or seed).

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they were shelling peas

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extract husk hull pod shuck