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shell

hard outer covering

Related forms: shell · 7 words in this dictionary

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7 words

the hard protective outer case of a creature such as a snail, shellfish, or turtle

Shared component: shell · hard outer covering

Having a shell or a hard outer covering.

shell+ed

Shared component: shell · hard outer covering

the empty shell of a small sea creature, often found on a beach

sea+shell

Shared component: shell · hard outer covering

The shell of a clam.

clam+shell

Shared component: shell · hard outer covering

An aquatic animal, such as a mollusc or crustacean, that has a shell.

shell+fish

Shared component: shell · hard outer covering

Not having a shell removed or taken off.

un+shell+ed

Shared component: shell · hard outer covering

A single shell or valve of a bivalve mollusk, such as an oyster or clam, especially when used to serve food.

half+shell

Shared component: shell · hard outer covering