Shell Synonyms and Antonyms

shĕl
An explosive projectile
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. bullet
  2. casing
  3. projectile
  4. cartridge
A crustaceous covering
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. carapace
  2. sea-shell
  3. eggshell
  4. test
  5. cuticle
  6. shield
Use explosives on
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. blast
Remove the husks from
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. husk
  2. strip
  3. break off
  4. remove the kernel
  5. shuck
  6. shell off
  7. beat
  8. peel-off
  9. exfoliate
  10. beat-out
  11. crush
  12. trounce
  13. vanquish
A very light narrow racing boat
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. racing-shell
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. bivalve
  2. conchiferous
  3. univalve

Words Related to Shell

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. seashell
  2. atomic spectrum orbital subshell
  3. weapon
  4. unix
  5. bourne-compatible
  6. bourne-again
  7. spondylus
  8. shells
  9. Expro
  10. ShellPart
  11. Eco-Marathon

Shell Sentence Examples

  • Shell fish are unimportant.

  • Each shell contains a single ovum and a mass of yolk-cells.

  • Shell covered by mantle, or absent; anterior tentacles form a frontal veil; mantle contains spicules.

  • The shell fisheries are less important than those of Maine.

  • Shell spirally coiled; head broad, without prominent tentacles; foot short, operculated; marine.

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