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shell vs trounce

trounce vs shell

shell is a noun but trounce is not a noun.

shell and trounce both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shell Yes No Yes No
trounce No No Yes No
As verbs, shell and trounce are synonyms defined as:
  • shell and trounce: come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
Other synonyms of shell include beat, beat out, crush, vanquish.
shell (noun) trounce (noun)
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
shell (verb) trounce (verb)
remove from its shell or outer covering censure severely or angrily
remove the husks from come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
use explosives on beat severely with a whip or rod
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 shell and trounce

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