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shell meaning in Hindi

खोल khol

UK/ʃɛl/

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shell in Hindi: खोल (khol), खोखा (khokhā), शैल (śail), कौड़ी (kauṛī). In English, shell means the calcareous or chitinous external covering of mollusks, crustaceans, and some other invertebrates.

Hindi words for shell

hard covering of an egg
खोल khol, खोखा khokhā
hard calcareous or chitinous external covering of many invertebrates
खोल khol, शैल śail, कौड़ी kauṛī
entomology: exoskeleton of certain insects
खोखा khokhā
conjoined scutes that comprise the "shell" of a tortoise or turtle
खोल khol
covering of a nut
खोल khol, छिलका chilkā
casing of an artillery projectile
खोखा khokhā
hollow usually spherical or cylindrical projectile fired from a mortar or a cannon
खोखा khokhā

English meaning of shell

  1. noun The calcareous or chitinous external covering of mollusks, crustaceans, and some other invertebrates.
  2. noun Any mollusk having such a covering.
  3. noun The exoskeleton or wing covers of certain insects.
  4. noun The conjoined scutes that constitute the "shell" (carapace) of a tortoise or turtle.

Full definition of shell

shell in a sentence

  • In some mollusks, as the cuttlefish, the shell is concealed by the animal's outer mantle and is considered internal.
  • Genuine mother-of-pearl buttons are made from sea shells.
  • The restaurant served caramelized onion shells.

Synonyms of shell

shell in other languages

Questions about shell in Hindi

What is the meaning of shell in Hindi?
Shell in Hindi is खोल (khol), खोखा (khokhā), शैल (śail), कौड़ी (kauṛī).
shell का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Shell: खोल (khol), खोखा (khokhā), शैल (śail), कौड़ी (kauṛī).
What does shell mean in English?
Shell means the calcareous or chitinous external covering of mollusks, crustaceans, and some other invertebrates.

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