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Shell
n.
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An engraved copper roller used in print works.
Shell
n.
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The husks of cacao seeds, a decoction of which is often used as a substitute for chocolate, cocoa, etc.
Shell
n.
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The outer frame or case of a block within which the sheaves revolve.
Shell
n.
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A light boat the frame of which is covered with thin wood or with paper; as, a racing shell.
Shelled
imp. & p. p.
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of Shell
Shelling
p. pr. & vb. n.
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of Shell
Shell
v. t.
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To strip or break off the shell of; to take out of the shell, pod, etc.; as, to shell nuts or pease; to shell oysters.
Shell
v. t.
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To separate the kernels of (an ear of Indian corn, wheat, oats, etc.) from the cob, ear, or husk.
Shell
v. t.
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To throw shells or bombs upon or into; to bombard; as, to shell a town.
Shell
v. i.
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To fall off, as a shell, crust, etc.
Shell
v. i.
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To cast the shell, or exterior covering; to fall out of the pod or husk; as, nuts shell in falling.
Shell
v. i.
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To be disengaged from the ear or husk; as, wheat or rye shells in reaping.
Shell-lac
n.
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Alt. of Shellac
Shellac
n.
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See the Note under 2d Lac.
Shellapple
n.
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See Sheldafle.
Shellbark
n.
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A species of hickory (Carya alba) whose outer bark is loose and peeling; a shagbark; also, its nut.
Shelled
a.
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Having a shell.
Sheller
n.
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One who, or that which, shells; as, an oyster sheller; a corn sheller.
Shellfish
n.
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Any aquatic animal whose external covering consists of a shell, either testaceous, as in oysters, clams, and other mollusks, or crustaceous, as in lobsters and crabs.
Shelling
n.
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Groats; hulled oats.
Shell-less
a.
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Having no shell.
Shellproof
a.
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Capable of resisting bombs or other shells; bombproof.
Shellwork
n.
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Work composed of shells, or adorned with them.
Shelly
a.
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Abounding with shells; consisting of shells, or of a shell.
Shelter
n.
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That which covers or defends from injury or annoyance; a protection; a screen.
Shelter
n.
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One who protects; a guardian; a defender.
Shelter
n.
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The state of being covered and protected; protection; security.
Sheltered
imp. & p. p.
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of Shelter
Sheltering
p. pr. & vb. n.
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of Shelter
Shelter
v. t.
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To be a shelter for; to provide with a shelter; to cover from injury or annoyance; to shield; to protect.