cockleshell

/ˈkɒkəʊʃɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

A shell, especially of a marine bivalve mollusk, used as a vessel, or a light, buoyant structure, such as a sailing boat, typically made from a single shell.

“The sailors used a cockleshell to navigate through the shallow waters.”

Synonyms

  • boat
  • shell
  • vessel

Antonyms

  • bulky
  • heavy