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valve vs shell

shell vs valve

valve and shell both are nouns.

valve is not a verb while shell is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
valve Yes No No No
shell Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shell is a hypernym of valve; that is, shell is a word with a broader meaning than valve:
  • valve: one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods
  • shell: the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
As nouns, shell is a hypernym of valve; that is, shell is a word with a broader meaning than valve:
  • valve: the entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs
  • shell: the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
valve (noun) shell (noun)
one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
the entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it 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
valve (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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