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shell

Definition

  • noun: the hard outer covering of an animal, insect, etc., that protects it
  • noun: a hard rigid usually largely calcareous covering or support of an animal
  • verb: to take out of a natural enclosing cover (as a shell, husk, pod, or capsule)
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: pod, torpedo, bombard

Examples

  • Making new friends helped her 'come out of her shell'. = Making new friends 'brought her out of her shell'.

  • He lost confidence in himself and 'retreated/withdrew into his shell'.

  • The police found several spent 'shells' at the scene of the shooting.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) East Australian Current. EAC? Dude... You're riding it, dude. Check it out. Okay, grab shell, dude. Grab what? Grab what? Righteous! So... what brings you on this fine day (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo
  • (..) - What are you talking about? You, mini-man! Taking on the jellies. You got serious thrill issues, dude. Awesome. Oh, my stomach. Man, no hurling on the shell. l just waxed it. - So, Mr Turtle... - Dude, Mr Turtle is my father. Name's Crush. Crush? Really? (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo