shell
shell
noun
An explosive projectile fired from a large gun or cannon.
"The artillery fired shells at the enemy position."
noun
A hard, protective outer covering of an animal, nut, or egg.
"We found a beautiful seashell on the beach."
verb
To remove the outer covering or shell from something, like peas or nuts.
"She spent the afternoon shelling peas for dinner."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: husk, racing shell, cuticle, shield, carapace, scale, plate, vanquish, beat out, beat, crush, trounce