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eggshell vs shell

shell vs eggshell

eggshell and shell both are nouns.

eggshell is not a verb while shell is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
eggshell Yes No No No
shell Yes No Yes No
As nouns, eggshell and shell are synonyms defined as:
  • eggshell and shell: the exterior covering of a bird's egg
eggshell (noun) shell (noun)
the exterior covering of a bird's egg the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
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
eggshell (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
Difference between eggshell and shell

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