What is the meaning of the word "shell"?
Definitions:
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a rigid covering that envelops an object
noun
- the satellite is covered with a smooth shell of ice
- the satellite is covered with a smooth shell of ice
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a very light narrow racing boat
noun
- The regatta had at least one shell from all the local schools.
- The regatta had at least one shell from all the local schools.
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fall out of the pod or husk
verb
- The corn shelled
- The corn shelled
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hit the pitches of hard and regularly
verb
- The visiting team shelled the pitcher for eight runs in the first inning.
- The visiting team shelled the pitcher for eight runs in the first inning.
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remove from its shell or outer covering
verb
- shell the legumes
- shell the legumes
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use explosives on
verb
- The enemy has been shelling us all day
- The enemy has been shelling us all day