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scute vs shell

shell vs scute

scute and shell both are nouns.

scute is not a verb while shell is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scute Yes No No No
shell Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shell is a hyponym of scute; that is, shell is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than scute:
  • scute: large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle or the underside of a snake
  • shell: hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
Other hyponyms of scute include carapace, cuticle, shield.
scute (noun) shell (noun)
large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle or the underside of a snake 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
scute (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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