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noun(shell)a hard rigid usually largely calcareous covering or support of an animal
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noun(shell)the hard or tough often thin outer covering of an egg (as of a bird or reptile)
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noun(shell)the covering or outside part of a fruit or seed especially when hard or fibrous
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verb(shell)to take out of a natural enclosing cover (such as a shell, husk, pod, or capsule)
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verb(shell)to separate the kernels of (corn, wheat, oats, etc.) from the cob, ear, or husk
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verb(shell)to throw shells at, upon, or into : bombard
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noun(shell)a bean grown primarily for its edible seeds
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noun(shell)the edible seed of a bean
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noun(shell)thimblerig played especially with three walnut shells
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noun(shell)fraud; especially : a swindle involving the substitution of something of little or no value for a valuable item
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noun(shell)a short tight military jacket worn buttoned up the front
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noun(shell)mess jacket
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verb(shell)pay
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noun(shell)a light yellowish pink
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noun(shell)post-traumatic stress disorder occurring under wartime conditions (as combat) that cause intense stress : battle fatigue, combat fatigue
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adjective(shell)affected with shell shock or combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder
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adjective(shell)mentally confused, upset, or exhausted as a result of a highly stressful or disturbing and often unexpected event or experience
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noun(shell)the part of a short loin of beef that contains no tenderloin