Synonyms: carapace, shell, shield, cuticle
Definition: hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles
Similar words: scute
Definition: large bony or horny plate as on an armadillo or turtle or the underside of a snake
Synonyms: shell
Definition: the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
Similar words: cover, covering, natural covering
Definition: a natural object that covers or envelops
Usage: under a covering of dust; the fox was flushed from its cover
Definition: a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners)
Similar words: shield
Definition: a protective covering or structure
Synonyms: shell
Definition: ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
Similar words: ammo, ammunition
Definition: projectiles to be fired from a gun
Definition: the housing or outer covering of something
Usage: the clock has a walnut case
Similar words: housing
Definition: a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component
Synonyms: shell, racing shell
Definition: a very light narrow racing boat
Similar words: racing boat
Definition: a boat propelled by oarsmen and designed for racing
Synonyms: shell
Definition: a rigid covering that envelops an object
Usage: the satellite is covered with a smooth shell of ice
Similar words: cover, covering, natural covering
Definition: a natural object that covers or envelops
Usage: under a covering of dust; the fox was flushed from its cover
Definition: the exterior covering of a bird's egg
Similar words: cover, covering, natural covering
Definition: a natural object that covers or envelops
Usage: under a covering of dust; the fox was flushed from its cover
Synonyms: shell
Definition: the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
Similar words: hull
Definition: dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
Synonyms: shell
Definition: the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
Similar words: animal material
Definition: material derived from animals
Definition: remove the husks from
Usage: husk corn
Similar words: remove, withdraw, take, take away
Definition: remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
Usage: remove a threat; remove a wrapper; Remove the dirty dishes from the table; take the gun from your pocket; This machine withdraws heat from the environment
Synonyms: shell
Definition: remove from its shell or outer covering
Usage: shell the legumes; shell mussels
Similar words: remove, withdraw, take, take away
Definition: remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
Usage: remove a threat; remove a wrapper; Remove the dirty dishes from the table; take the gun from your pocket; This machine withdraws heat from the environment
Synonyms: trounce, crush, vanquish, shell, beat, beat out
Definition: come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
Usage: Agassi beat Becker in the tennis championship; We beat the competition; Harvard defeated Yale in the last football game
Similar words: overcome, defeat, get the better of
Definition: win a victory over
Usage: You must overcome all difficulties; defeat your enemies; He overcame his shyness; He overcame his infirmity; Her anger got the better of her and she blew up
Definition: use explosives on
Usage: The enemy has been shelling us all day
Definition: throw bombs at or attack with bombs
Usage: The Americans bombed Dresden
Synonyms: shell
Definition: look for and collect shells by the seashore
Similar words: gather
Definition: look for (food) in nature
Usage: Our ancestors gathered nuts in the Fall
Synonyms: shell
Definition: hit the pitches of hard and regularly
Usage: He shelled the pitcher for eight runs in the first inning
Synonyms: shell
Definition: fall out of the pod or husk
Usage: The corn shelled
Similar words: emerge
Definition: come out into view, as from concealment
Usage: Suddenly, the proprietor emerged from his office
Definition: create by using explosives
Usage: blast a passage through the mountain
Definition: make or cause to be or to become
Usage: make a mess in one's office; create a furor