shell
gb/ʃˈɛl/ us/ʃˈɛl/
A2
अंग्रेज़ी
~ 2900
अर्थ
0 अर्थ
संज्ञा
A2
entity
1
Hard outer covering
A hard outside part that covers and protects some animals or seeds.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
[animal/seed] has a shell
आम गलती:
Learners may confuse 'shell' with 'skin' when talking about fruit; 'shell' is used for harder coverings.
समानार्थी शब्द
husk (Used mainly for the dry outer covering of seeds or fruits rather than animals.)
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carapace (A more technical term for the hard shell of some animals, such as turtles or crabs.)
विलोम शब्द
core (Refers to the central part of something, opposite to the outer covering.)
शब्द-संयोजन
egg shell
|turtle shell
|nut shell
|sea shell
विषय
nature
|biology
|food
|animals
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
- The crab's shell was tough and difficult to break.
- She collected colorful shells from the beach.
- Peanuts have a thin, papery shell around them.
- The turtle pulled its head inside its shell for safety.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- The snail has a small shell.
- I saw a big shell on the sand.
- The nut has a hard shell.
- The turtle hides in its shell.
संज्ञा
B1
entity
2
Empty outer structure
The outside part of something when the inside is gone.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
[something] is just a shell
समानार्थी शब्द
husk (Implies something dry and lifeless remaining after the useful part is gone.)
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remnant (General term for what is left over, not necessarily an outer part.)
विलोम शब्द
whole (Something complete with both inside and outside intact.)
शब्द-संयोजन
burned-out shell
|empty shell
|steel shell
विषय
objects
|destruction
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
- The building was reduced to a charred shell after the fire.
- The car was just a rusting shell in the junkyard.
- Only the shell of the old stadium remains.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- The old house is only a shell now.
- After the fire, we saw the shell of the shop.
- The car was just a shell without seats.
संज्ञा
B2
entity
3
Explosive projectile casing
A metal object with explosives that is fired from a big gun.
समानार्थी शब्द
projectile (General term for any object thrown or fired, not necessarily explosive.)
शब्द-संयोजन
artillery shell
|mortar shell
|shell burst
विषय
military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
- The soldiers took cover from incoming shells.
- An artillery shell landed near the camp.
- They found an unexploded shell in the field.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- The army fired many shells at night.
- A big shell hit the wall.
- We saw an old shell on the ground.
क्रिया
A2
action
4
Remove hard outer covering
To take off the hard outside part of nuts, peas, or seafood.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
to shell [nuts/peas/shrimp]
समानार्थी शब्द
peel (Usually refers to removing softer skin rather than hard shells.)
शब्द-संयोजन
shell peas
|shell peanuts
|shell shrimp
विषय
cooking
|food
|food_drink
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
- She spent the afternoon shelling peas for dinner.
- We need to shell the shrimp before cooking them.
- He shelled a handful of peanuts.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- I help my mother shell peas.
- We must shell the nuts before eating them.
- She shells shrimp in the kitchen.
क्रिया
B2
action
5
Bombard with explosive projectiles
To shoot big explosive bullets at a place.
उपयोग पैटर्न:
to shell [a place]
समानार्थी शब्द
bombard (Can refer to any heavy attack, not only with shells.)
शब्द-संयोजन
shell enemy positions
|shell the city
विषय
military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
उदाहरण
- The army shelled the rebel stronghold for hours.
- They began to shell the coastal town at dawn.
- Enemy forces shelled the base repeatedly.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
- The soldiers shelled the city.
- They shelled the fort at night.
- The army will shell that hill tomorrow.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोश रूप
shell
IPA
GB/ʃˈɛl/
US/ʃˈɛl/
शब्दांश और ज़ोर
shell (1 शब्दांश)
Stress on 1st syllable (shell)
शब्द रूप
Noun
- Base: shell
- Plural: shell, shells
Verb
- Base: shell
- 3rd Person Singular: shells
- Present Participle: shelling
- Past: shelled
शब्द परिवार
Forms
shells
noun
shelling
verb
shelled
verb
Related words
seashell
noun
shellfish
noun
अभिव्यक्तियाँ
come out of your shell
1/kˈʌm ˈaʊt əv jˈʊɹ ʃˈɛl/
idiom
Become more sociable
To start talking and taking part more after being shy.
उदाहरण
- She really came out of her shell after joining the theater group.
- He's finally coming out of his shell at work.
hard shell
1/hˈɑɹd ʃˈɛl/
fixed phrase
Firm protective layer
A strong outside part that protects something inside.
उदाहरण
- This crab has a very hard shell.
- The candy has a hard shell but is soft inside.
in a nutshell
1/ˈɪn ə nˈʌtʃˌɛl/
idiom
Summarize briefly
To say something in a short and clear way.
उदाहरण
- In a nutshell, we need more time to finish.
- He explained the problem in a nutshell.
in a nutshell
1/ˈɪn ə nˈʌtʃˌɛl/
idiom
briefly; in very few words
In a short and simple way.
उदाहरण
- In a nutshell, the project is over budget and behind schedule.
- He explained the rules in a nutshell and then answered questions.
- That’s the problem, in a nutshell.
shell out (for)
1/ʃˈɛl ˈaʊt fɚ/
phrasal verb
informal
Pay money unwillingly
To spend money on something, especially when you don't want to.
उदाहरण
- I had to shell out $200 for car repairs.
- They shelled out for a new sofa.