shells 1 of 2

noun

Definition of shellsnext
plural of shell
1
as in sheaths
something that encloses another thing especially to protect it eating oysters straight out of their shells

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2
as in structures
the arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form workers at the shipyard have thus far erected the shell of the ship

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as in exteriors
an outer part or layer the shell of the building is all glass, making it conspicuous on a street with mostly limestone facades

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shells

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verb

present tense third-person singular of shell
1
as in peels
to remove the natural covering of shelling peanuts

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2
as in bombs
to use bombs or artillery against the enemy shelled the city for days without letup

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shells
  1. exteriors
  2. frameworks
  3. architectures
  4. skeletons
  5. fabrics
Noun
  • The reader is made to cut beneath the surface in the story’s progression, to move from the world of exteriors to the world of spiritual depth.
    Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Higher-end models feature induction heating, luxe-looking stainless-steel exteriors, and specialized settings for brown rice, congee, oatmeal, multigrain blends, and more.
    Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of exteriors
Noun
  • The company actively participates in industry collaborations like the Green Hotel Club while aligning with evolving regulatory frameworks.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Regulatory frameworks like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) will push businesses to become more transparent and accountable.
    Christopher Marquis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of frameworks
Noun
  • Companies delivering significant energy savings through new architectures or advanced cooling technologies could gain a competitive edge.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Two-tier, three-tier and N-tier (more than three tiers) architectures have earned popularity.
    Salman Shahid, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of architectures
Noun
  • His most controversial nominees — picked apparently with little or no private vetting — were followed by a parade of skeletons streaming out of closets.
    Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • However, very few are complete or nearly complete skeletons.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of skeletons
Noun
  • On a marble coffee table in the adjoining room is a stack of Gap fabrics—denim, khaki, jersey—which Posen hopes to drape on a mannequin today.
    Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These motos were usually black leather but could also be found in more interesting colors or synthetic fabrics for cheaper prices at fast fashion chains like ye olde H&M, as well as in high-end designer variations.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of fabrics
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