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1. shell
noun. ['ˈʃɛl'] ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun.
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- shell (English)
- schelle (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. shell
noun. ['ˈʃɛl'] the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals.
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Etymology
- shell (English)
- schelle (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. shell
noun. ['ˈʃɛl'] hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles.
Etymology
- shell (English)
- schelle (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. shell
verb. ['ˈʃɛl'] use explosives on.
Etymology
- shell (English)
- schelle (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. soft
adjective. ['ˈsɑːft, ˈsɔft'] yielding readily to pressure or weight.
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- soft (English)
- softe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- softe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. soft
adjective. ['ˈsɑːft, ˈsɔft'] compassionate and kind; conciliatory.
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- soft (English)
- softe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- softe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. soft
adjective. ['ˈsɑːft, ˈsɔft'] (of sound) relatively low in volume.
Etymology
- soft (English)
- softe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- softe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. soft
adjective. ['ˈsɑːft, ˈsɔft'] easily hurt.
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Etymology
- soft (English)
- softe (Middle English (1100-1500))
- softe (Old English (ca. 450-1100))