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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Shell' in a Sentence

"A tough outer covering of an animal, such as the sturdy case of a mollusk, or either half of the case of a bivalve mollusk." more

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The turtle carries its home on its back, which is a hard shell.
The snail carries its tiny house on its back as a shell.
The turtle retreated into its protective shell when it sensed danger.
The hermit crab found a cozy shell to make its home.

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nounA tough outer covering of an animal, such as the sturdy case of a mollusk, or either half of the case of a bivalve mollusk.
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Last Updated On: February 25, 2024
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