shell

/ʃel/

noun

skorupa

/skɔˈrupa/· rzeczownik

Also

muszla(f)pocisk(m)

Definition

The hard outer covering of an animal, egg, or nut, or an explosive projectile fired from a large gun.

Examples

We found beautiful shells on the beach.

Znaleźliśmy piękne muszle na plaży.

The turtle retreated into its shell.

Żółw schował się w swojej skorupie.

The artillery fired a shell at the enemy position.

Artyleria wystrzeliła pocisk w pozycję wroga.

Synonyms

casing husk projectile

Collocations

sea shellegg shellturtle shell

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