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Shells Meaning for Kids

What Does Shells Mean?

Verb

  • To take off the outer covering of something, like peeling a banana.
  • To fall off, like when a shell comes off a nut.
  • To break open something that is hard, like a shell.

Noun

  • A hard outer covering of some animals, like turtles and snails.
  • The hard outer layer of a bird's egg.
  • The outer layer of an onion, which you can peel off.
  • The outer covering of some seeds in plants.
  • A hollow shape that can hold something inside, like a shell of a house.
  • A thin covering or shape that is not filled in, like a shell of a drum.
  • A person's ear, often called a shell in a fun way.

Shells — Full Explanation

Shells are the outer parts of some animals, like clams and snails. They help keep the animal safe and can be pretty to look at.

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Shells Meaning in Other Languages

hindi
शेल (Shell) in Hindi

shel

शेल्स (Shells) in Hindi

shel's

खोल (Khol) in Hindi

khol

kannada
ಶೆಲ್

śel

ಕೋಶಗಳು

kōśagaḷu

ಶೆಲ್‌ಗಳು

śel'gaḷu

bengali
শেলস (shelas)

shelas

শেল (shel)

shel

কনক (konok)

konok

Shells in Sentences

  • Seashells come in many colors and sizes.
  • I like to listen to the ocean in a shell.
  • We saw a crab hiding in a shell.
  • Shells can be homes for small sea animals.
  • You can find shells near the water.

📖 Shells Story for Kids

The Treasure of the Beach

Have you ever walked along the beach and found beautiful shells? Shells are like little treasures from the ocean! Each one is unique, with different colors and shapes. Some are smooth, while others are rough.

You can collect them, make art, or even use them to tell stories! Imagine a tiny crab living in a shell, or a mermaid who uses shells to decorate her underwater home.

Next time you see a shell, think of the adventures it has had in the big, blue sea! What stories do you think your shell could tell?

Happy shell hunting!

Frequently Asked Questions About Shells

What does 'shells' mean?
Shells are hard outer coverings that protect animals like turtles, snails, and some sea creatures.
How do you pronounce 'shells'?
You say 'shells' like this: shelz.
What is the origin of the word 'shell'?
The word 'shell' comes from the Old English word 'scealu', which means a protective covering.
What is the meaning of 'shells' in Bengali?
The word 'shells' in Bengali is 'শেলের' (Śēlēra).

Facts & Quotes About Shells

Fact: Some shells are homes for sea creatures like snails and clams. They come in many shapes and colors!
Proverb: A shell protects its treasure, just like friends protect each other.
Quote: "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." - Jacques Cousteau