shells
Pronunciación: [ʃɛlz]
Palabra
Contexto: «nature»
(noun) the hard outer covering that some animals like snails, turtles, and clams have. It protects them and can come in many shapes and sizes.
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The beach was beautiful, with many colorful shells scattered across the sand.
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There were no shells to be found on the rocky shore.
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What types of shells did you collect during your trip to the beach?
Contexto: «military»
(noun) a type of explosive device used in weapons like cannons and artillery. When it explodes, it causes damage.
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The soldiers were trained to handle different kinds of shells safely.
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The shell didn't explode, so it was a dud and didn't cause any harm.
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Do you know how shells are used in military operations?
Contexto: «action»
(verb) to remove the outer covering or to break the shell of something, like a nut or an egg. It’s like taking off a coat.
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She carefully shells the peanuts before adding them to the mix.
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He didn’t shell the peas and cooked them with their pods still on.
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Have you ever shelled a hard-boiled egg by tapping it on the table?
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