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shell

shell

Meaning of shell

English

the hard outer covering of a sea animal such as a snail or clam

shell

Pronunciation

British English
/ʃel/
American English
/ʃel/

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What's the difference between shell, seashell, and conch

seashell
🇬🇧English

a shell found on the beach

A1often

ENShe collects seashells on holiday.

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C
🇬🇧English
conch

a large spiral shell

A1rare word

ENThey blew a conch to call the villagers.

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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].

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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