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Phrases
on the half shell
: served in a half shell
oysters on the half shell
Examples of half shell in a Sentence
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Chili bowl: Flake the squash with a fork, keep it in its half shell, and scoop on your favorite chili for a hearty, satisfying meal.
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
But the big reveal was the opening title sequence, which present a taste of what our heroes in a half shell are up against in these new episodes.
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Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 July 2024
One tester used the 90-liter Base Camp Gear Box (large) to schlep all of her gear to a mountain bike race and was able to fit the whole kit and caboodle: chest protector, two full face helmets, one half shell, two tires, and two pairs of bike shoes within the box itself.
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Caitlin Kelly, Outside Online, 25 June 2024
Washes happen in a Birth of Venus-like half shell, which includes an incredible scalp massage, and try a French girl’s balayage or blowout to see what all the low-maintenance, high-glamour fuss is about.
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Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1837, in the meaning defined above
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“Half shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20shell. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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