shell
gb/ʃˈɛl/ us/ʃˈɛl/
A2
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 2900
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ
A2
entity
1
Hard outer covering
A hard outside part that covers and protects some animals or seeds.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[animal/seed] has a shell
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse 'shell' with 'skin' when talking about fruit; 'shell' is used for harder coverings.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
core (Refers to the central part of something, opposite to the outer covering.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
egg shell
|turtle shell
|nut shell
|sea shell
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
nature
|biology
|food
|animals
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
2
Empty outer structure
The outside part of something when the inside is gone.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is just a shell
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
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.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
whole (Something complete with both inside and outside intact.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
burned-out shell
|empty shell
|steel shell
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
objects
|destruction
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਨਾਂਵ
B2
entity
3
Explosive projectile casing
A metal object with explosives that is fired from a big gun.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
projectile (General term for any object thrown or fired, not necessarily explosive.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
artillery shell
|mortar shell
|shell burst
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The soldiers took cover from incoming shells.
- An artillery shell landed near the camp.
- They found an unexploded shell in the field.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The army fired many shells at night.
- A big shell hit the wall.
- We saw an old shell on the ground.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A2
action
4
Remove hard outer covering
To take off the hard outside part of nuts, peas, or seafood.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to shell [nuts/peas/shrimp]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
peel (Usually refers to removing softer skin rather than hard shells.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
shell peas
|shell peanuts
|shell shrimp
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
cooking
|food
|food_drink
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She spent the afternoon shelling peas for dinner.
- We need to shell the shrimp before cooking them.
- He shelled a handful of peanuts.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I help my mother shell peas.
- We must shell the nuts before eating them.
- She shells shrimp in the kitchen.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
action
5
Bombard with explosive projectiles
To shoot big explosive bullets at a place.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to shell [a place]
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
bombard (Can refer to any heavy attack, not only with shells.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
shell enemy positions
|shell the city
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
military
|politics
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The army shelled the rebel stronghold for hours.
- They began to shell the coastal town at dawn.
- Enemy forces shelled the base repeatedly.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The soldiers shelled the city.
- They shelled the fort at night.
- The army will shell that hill tomorrow.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
shell
IPA
GB/ʃˈɛl/
US/ʃˈɛl/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
shell (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (shell)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: shell
- Plural: shell, shells
Verb
- Base: shell
- 3rd Person Singular: shells
- Present Participle: shelling
- Past: shelled
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
shells
noun
shelling
verb
shelled
verb
Related words
seashell
noun
shellfish
noun
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- 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.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I had to shell out $200 for car repairs.
- They shelled out for a new sofa.