"Shell" Example Sentences
1. The tortoise retracted into its shell.
2. We found shells on the beach.
3. The soldier took cover behind a rock for shelter and protection from the shelling.
4. They fired shells at the enemy camp.
5. The shotgun fired shells packed with lead pellets.
6. We collected seashells during our beach vacation.
7. The turtle emerged from its protective shell.
8. The crab crawled out from under its muddy shell.
9. The tank shelled the enemy positions.
10. The hermit crab lived inside the empty snail shell.
11. The fighter planes strafed and shelled the harbor.
12. I cracked open the egg shell and ate the yolk.
13. He peeled the banana by removing its yellow shell.
14. The shell of the nut was hard to crack open.
15. A walnut has an outer shell that protects the nut meat.
16. He removed the nut from its hard protective shell.
17. The army bombarded the city with shells and rockets.
18. The conch shell made a loud noise when blown into.
19. The coconut has a thick hard shell.
20. The boy collected empty clam shells from the beach.
21. The artillery continued to shell the town for hours.
22. The crab emerged cautiously from its broken shell.
23. The peanut shell littered the floor.
24. The code needed to be cracked in order to access the information within its shell.
25. The crab retreated back into its protective shell.
26. The empty shell casing was left behind after the gun fired.
27. The hull of the ship was taking fire from enemy shells.
28. The oyster opens its shell to feed.
29. She wore seashells in her hair.
30. The army bombarded the city with mortar shells.
31. They could hear shells exploding in the distance.
32. He carefully pried open the clam shell.
33. Barnacles clung tightly the shell of the conch.
34. The city was reduced to rubble after weeks of constant shelling.
35. I picked up an interesting shaped seashell.
36. The tank fired another shell at the buildings.
37. The egg shells were emptied and rinsed clean.
38. The hammer broke the coconut shell open with one blow.
39. The computer program had a graphical user interface shell.
40. The soldiers took cover in their foxholes from the incoming shells.
41. A pistol shell casing lay on the ground.
42. The city was being pounded by artillery shells.
43. The boats docked at the pier jostled against the large wooden piling shells.
44. The crab inspected the inside of its shell for damage.
45. The outer peel or shell of the pineapple was removed.
46. The city was left in ruins after the shelling stopped.
47. The crab cautiously stuck one claw out from its safe shell.
48. The rifle fired twelve gauge shells.
49. The empty walnut shell was tossed into the compost.
50. The snow crab had a long, twisted, and spiny protective shell.
51. His reprieve from the shelling was brief.
52. An empty pistachio shell fell to the floor.
53. The nutshells littered the ground under the tree.
54. The outermost layer or covering is called the shell.
55. They took cover from the artillery shells in their bunker.
56. The grenade exploded, scattering shrapnel shells.
57. The tank fired several armor-piercing shells.
58. The snail cautiously poked its head out of its shell.
59. A shotgun blast took the top off the pumpkin's shell.
60. Rockets and mortar shells rained down on the town all night long.
Common Phases
1. Crack open - To break open the
shell of something, such as an egg, nut, fruit, etc.
2. Empty
shell - A worthless or useless thing, sometimes referring to a person with no substance or purpose.
3. Hard-boiled - Cooked with the
shell still on, referring to eggs.
4. Hit the ground - An explosion or object landed forcefully.
5. Like a turtle - Slow and cautious, especially when referring to movement or behavior.
6. Out of its
shell - More outgoing, social, or out in the open after previously being reserved or shy.
7. Pull/peel the
shell off - To remove the outer coating or protective layer.
8.
Shell out - To expend funds reluctantly or with difficulty.
9. Under/out of the
shell - Shy or withdrawn individuals becoming more outgoing and social.
10. The rough side of - Experiencing difficulty or adverse conditions.
11. Take cover - Protect oneself from danger by hiding, shielding, or ducking behind something.
12. Under fire - Facing opposition, criticism, or hostility.
13. Within its
shell - Shy, withdrawn, or socially reserved.
14. Be on the receiving end - To experience or endure something negative.
15. All hell broke loose - Complete chaos and disorder began suddenly.