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