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make vs shell

shell vs make

make and shell both are nouns.

make and shell both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
make Yes No Yes No
shell Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shell is a hyponym of make; that is, shell is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than make:
  • make: make or cause to be or to become
  • shell: create by using explosives
make (noun) shell (noun)
the act of mixing cards haphazardly the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
a recognizable kind 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
make (verb) shell (verb)
have a bowel movement remove from its shell or outer covering
eliminate urine remove the husks from
behave in a certain manner use explosives on
act in a certain way so as to acquire come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
give certain properties to something hit the pitches of hard and regularly
put in order or neaten look for and collect shells by the seashore
cause to be enjoyable or pleasurable fall out of the pod or husk
develop into create by using explosives
favor the development of
change from one form into another
make, formulate, or derive in the mind
consider as being
calculate as being
institute, enact, or establish
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
represent fictitiously, as in a play, or pretend to be or act like
assure the success of
induce to have sex
make or cause to be or to become
create or manufacture a man-made product
organize or be responsible for
create or design, often in a certain way
prepare for eating by applying heat
give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
create by artistic means
gather and light the materials for
make by shaping or bringing together constituents
perform, produce, or carry out
make by combining materials and parts
compel or make somebody or something to act in a certain way
reach a destination, either real or abstract
reach a goal
head into a specified direction
proceed along a path
reach in time
appear to begin an activity
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
achieve a point or goal
engage in
form by assembling individuals or constituents
charge with a function; charge to be
carry out or commit
be or be capable of being changed or made into
to compose or represent
undergo fabrication or creation
amount to
add up to
be suitable for
constitute the essence of
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