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shell artinya

cangkang

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shell in Indonesian: cangkang, selongsong, kerang, sayap keras. In English, shell means the calcareous or chitinous external covering of mollusks, crustaceans, and some other invertebrates.

Indonesian words for shell

hard covering of an egg
cangkang
hard calcareous or chitinous external covering of many invertebrates
kerang
entomology: exoskeleton of certain insects
sayap keras
conjoined scutes that comprise the "shell" of a tortoise or turtle
tempurung
overlapping hard plates comprising the armor covering armadillo's body
sisik
covering of a nut
kulit
casing of an artillery projectile
selongsong
hollow usually spherical or cylindrical projectile fired from a mortar or a cannon
selongsong

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 Indonesian

What is the meaning of shell in Indonesian?
Shell in Indonesian is cangkang, selongsong, kerang, sayap keras.
Apa arti shell?
Shell: cangkang, selongsong, kerang, sayap keras.
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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