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covering vs shell

shell vs covering

covering and shell both are nouns.

covering is not a verb while shell is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
covering Yes No No No
shell Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shell is a hyponym of covering; that is, shell is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than covering:
  • covering: a natural object that covers or envelops
  • shell: the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
Other hyponyms of covering include scale, test, body covering, case, sheath, integument, blanket, mantle, crust, encrustation, incrustation, envelope, cap, hood, indument, indumentum, roof, eggshell, skim, slough, snowcap, vesture, peridium, pericarp, seed vessel, chlamys, floral envelope, perianth, perigone, perigonium, sac, theca, indusium, bark.
covering (noun) shell (noun)
the act of protecting something by covering it the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
the work of applying something hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
a natural object that covers or envelops the housing or outer covering of something
a very light narrow racing boat
a rigid covering that envelops an object
the exterior covering of a bird's egg
the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
covering (verb) shell (verb)
remove from its shell or outer covering
remove the husks from
use explosives on
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
hit the pitches of hard and regularly
look for and collect shells by the seashore
fall out of the pod or husk
create by using explosives
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