seashell

/ˈseɪʃɛl/

Definitions

1. noun

A hard outer layer that protects the soft body of a marine mollusk, typically found in or near the ocean.

“She walked along the beach, collecting seashells as souvenirs.”

2. noun

A decorative or symbolic object that resembles a seashell, often used in crafts or jewelry.

“The seashell necklace was a beautiful addition to her summer outfit.”

3. verb

To remove the shell from something, especially a mollusk.

“She had to seashell the crab to get to the meat inside.”

Synonyms

  • conch
  • shell
  • whelk

Antonyms

  • insect shell
  • landshell