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Shell - translation, pronunciation and examples

shell
/ˈʃɛl/

shell

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/ˈʃɛl/
🇬🇧 British English
/ˈʃɛl/
Meaning of shell

hard protective outer covering

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When to use shell

shell

Schale

shells

Schalen

sea shell

Muschelschale

shell fragments

Schalenstücke

shell collection

Schalensammlung

shell usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

She held a small shell up to her ear.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

Children collect colourful shells along the beach.

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How to pronounce shell and what this word means

shell translation: раковина. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce shell

/ˈʃɛl/

shell translation

раковина

shell examples

She held a small shell up to her ear.

shell transcription

/ˈʃɛl/, /ˈʃɛl/

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shell meaning: what does it mean?

hard protective outer covering

shell pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

shell is pronounced as /ˈʃɛl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

shell definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She held a small shell up to her ear. Translation: Она поднесла маленькую раковину к уху.

Is shell part of Sea Life vocabulary?

Yes, shell (раковина) 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 (раковина) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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