| shell | hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles |
|---|---|
| shell | the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc |
| shell | a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) |
| shell | ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile |
| shell | the housing or outer covering of something |
| shell | a very light narrow racing boat |
| shell | a rigid covering that envelops an object |
| shell | the exterior covering of a bird's egg |
| shell | the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts |
| shell | the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals |
| shell | remove the husks from, as of ears of corn |
| shell | remove from its shell or outer covering |