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shells

Prononciation : [ʃɛlz]

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Contexte : « 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?

Contexte : « 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?

Contexte : « 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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