shell
Aussprache: [/ʃɛl/]
Wort
Kontext: „sea animals“
(noun) the hard protective outer covering of certain sea animals, such as crabs, turtles, and snails.
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The hermit crab found a new shell to move into.
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The shell was empty, with no creature inside.
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What do hermit crabs use shells for?
Kontext: „explosives“
(noun) a metal container filled with explosives that is fired from a weapon, such as a cannon or a gun.
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The soldiers loaded the cannon with shells to prepare for battle.
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The ammunition box was empty; there were no shells left.
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What is typically stored inside a shell used in warfare?
Kontext: „food“
(noun) the hard outer covering of nuts, eggs, or certain fruits that needs to be removed to reach the edible part.
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She cracked open the walnut to get to the delicious nut inside the shell.
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The egg had a very thin shell that cracked easily.
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How do you crack a hard shell to get to the good part inside?
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