Definition of word 'shells'

• n. ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile
• n. the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
• n. hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
• n. the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
• n. the exterior covering of a bird's egg
• n. a rigid covering that envelops an object
• n. a very light narrow racing boat
• n. the housing or outer covering of something
• n. a metal sheathing of uniform thickness
• n. the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
• v. use explosives on
• v. create by using explosives
• v. fall out of the pod or husk
• v. hit the pitches of hard and regularly
• v. look for and collect shells by the seashore
• v. come out better in a competition
• v. remove from its shell or outer covering
• v. remove the husks from

Synonyms of the word 'shell'

• carapace
• cuticle
• shield
• eggshell
• racing shell
• case
• casing
• plate
• scale
• blast
• blast
• beat
• beat out
• crush
• trounce
• vanquish
• husk

Words with two extra letters in addition to the word 'shells'

21 words found for letters 'EHLLSS'

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