shell

Definitions of shell in various dictionaries:

noun - ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile

noun - the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals

noun - hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles

noun - the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts

noun - the exterior covering of a bird's egg

noun - a rigid covering that envelops an object

noun - a very light narrow racing boat

noun - the housing or outer covering of something

noun - a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)

noun - the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod

verb - use explosives on

verb - create by using explosives

verb - fall out of the pod or husk

verb - hit the pitches of hard and regularly

verb - look for and collect shells by the seashore

verb - come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

verb - remove from its shell or outer covering

verb - remove the husks from

The usually hard outer covering that encases certain organisms, such as mollusks, insects, and turtles; the carapace.

A similar outer covering on an egg, a fruit, or a nut.

The material that constitutes such a covering.

An external, usually hard, protective or enclosing case or cover.

A framework or an exterior, as of a building.

A thin layer of pastry.

The external part of the ear.

Nautical.

The hull of a ship.

A long, narrow racing boat propelled by rowers.

A small glass for beer.

A projectile or piece of ammunition, especially the hollow tube containing explosives used to propel such a projectile.

A metal or cardboard case containing the charge, primer, and shot fired from a shotgun.

An attitude or a manner adopted to mask one’s true feelings.

Physics.

Any of the set of hypothetical spherical surfaces centered on the nucleus of an atom that contain the orbitals of electrons having the same principal quantum number.

An analogous pattern of protons and neutrons within a nucleus.

A usually sleeveless and collarless, typically knit blouse.

The outermost layer of a lined garment such as a coat or jacket: a parka with a waterproof shell.

A program that works with the operating system as a command processor, used to enter commands and initiate their execution.

To remove the shell of; shuck: shell oysters.

To remove from a shell: shell peas.

To separate the kernels of (corn) from the cob.

To fire shells at; bombard.

To defeat decisively.

To hit the pitches of (a pitcher) hard and with regularity: shelled the pitcher for eight runs in the first inning.

To shed or become free of a shell.

To hand over; pay: had to shell out $500 in car repairs.

verb - to divest of a shell (a hard outer covering)