shell
shell
Meaning of shell
the hard outer covering of a sea animal such as a snail or clam
harte schützende Hülle eines Weichtiers oder Meerestiers
Pronunciation
shell with German translation
shell usage examples
I hold a shell up to my ear.
Ich halte eine Muschel ans Ohr.
I found a pretty shell on the beach.
Ich fand eine schöne Muschel am Strand.
shell synonyms
What's the difference between shell, seashell, and conch
ENShe collects seashells on holiday.
Advanced: broader words
a large spiral shell
ENThey blew a conch to call the villagers.
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shell belongs to the topic "Sea Life →". Start with a short set of 3 words so the word is easier to remember in context.
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Questions about this word
What does shell mean?
the hard outer covering of a sea animal such as a snail or clam
How do you pronounce shell?
shell is pronounced [ʃel].
How is shell used in a sentence?
Ich halte eine Muschel ans Ohr. Translation: I hold a shell up to my ear.
Is shell part of Sea Life vocabulary?
Yes, shell can be learned in the Sea Life topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is shell part of Living Beings vocabulary?
Yes, shell can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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