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A supply or quantity of bullets and shells
“Even at that distance, it gleamed dully, and Dane was certain it had been the shell from the gun with which Elinor had been shot.”
Dough made from wheat and water and sometimes mixed with egg and formed into various shapes
The husks of corn or other seed separated by winnowing or threshing
“The seed is only toxic if the outer shell is broken or chewed open.”
Beads or shells, especially as placed on strings and valued as ornaments or a sort of currency
Plural for the frame or chassis of a vehicle, machine or structure
“The steel shell of the building is anchored to the concrete substructure by means of a joint at the ground floor level.”
Plural for the arrangement of the outer parts or elements of something
“Even Rouean admits that the shell of the storyline might sound trite.”
Plural for an outer layer or section
“She opens her eyes and breathes softly, wrapping it layer after layer in her magic, forming a glass shell all around it.”
Plural for an outer layer or covering
Plural for the remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed
Plural for a weak or inferior remnant or version of something
Plural for a woman's shirt covering the upper body, often turtleneck, pullover, or bodice-style
Plural for raised cover for a pickup truck
Plural for shell of a marine animal
(figurative) Plural for refuse or waste material
Plural for the dead body of a person or animal
Plural for an outward appearance, usually fake or insincere
Plural for a univalve mollusk or its shell
Plural for a horny, chitinous, or bony external plate or scale found on certain species
To bombard with shells, especially as part of an attack or offensive
“Armed forces then began to shell the village with artillery and mortars.”
To remove the (natural) skin or outer covering of
“Shell the walnuts, remove any loose skin, and chop them.”
To remove the (natural) skin or outer covering of
To fire a bullet from a gun
To confront through the use of military force
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