eggshell

/ˈɛɡʃɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

the thin, brittle, white or light brown shell of an egg

“She carefully held the eggshell in her hand, trying not to break it.”

2. verb

to make (something) as fragile as an eggshell

“The careless driver’s reckless behavior eggshelled the entire side of the building.”

Synonyms

  • husk
  • shell

Antonyms

  • robust
  • solid