shell
[ˈʃɛl]
1
shell
noun
- the hard outer covering of an animal, insect, etc., that protects it
- the hard outer covering of an egg : eggshell
- the hard outer covering of a nut, fruit, or seed
2
shell
verb
- to remove the shell or outer covering of (something)
- to shoot shells at (someone or something) using large guns
- to score heavily against (a pitcher) in baseball—usually used as (be) shelled
