shell Meaning and Definition

1. n. hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

2. n. the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc

3. n. a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)

4. n. ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

5. n. the housing or outer covering of something

6. n. a very light narrow racing boat

7. n. a rigid covering that envelops an object

8. n. the exterior covering of a bird's egg

9. n. the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts

10. n. the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

11. v. remove the husks from

12. v. remove from its shell or outer covering

13. v. come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

14. v. use explosives on

15. v. look for and collect shells by the seashore

16. v. hit the pitches of hard and regularly

17. v. fall out of the pod or husk