shell
/ʃɛl/
A2 · Elementary★★★☆☆
Simple Meaning
the hard, outer covering of an animal like a turtle or a sea creature.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Elementary — simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
“We collected pretty shells on the beach this morning.”
“The turtle pulled its head back into its shell.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A hard external covering of an animal.
Related Words
Synonyms:
coveringcasehusk
Word Family:
shelledshellfishshelling