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Definition shell in British English

shell noun

noun
/ʃel/
1

the hard outer part that protects the body of a sea creature

Example

a crab shell

Example

The kids were collecting shells on the beach.

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anatomical anatomy antler
1.1

the hard outer part that protects the body of other animals, for example snails and tortoises

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armor armour beard
1.2

the hard outer part of an egg or nut

Example

pieces of egg shell

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armor armour beard acorn cola nut cone
2

the outer parts of something such as a car or plane

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armor armour axle
3

the outer walls of a building that remain after a fire or an explosion

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cavity wall chimney breast clerestory
Example

anti-aircraft shells

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bandolier blank blank cartridge
Definition shell in British English