noun
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a hard, bivalve outer covering, as of mollusks, insects, eggs, etc.; a shell.
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the hard shell of a coconut covering the kernel; coconut-shell.
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the top bony top portion of the skull.
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a small chest or box with a lid, as for jewels; a casket.
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a thin piece of wood, bone, etc., made by splitting or breaking; a sliver; a splinter.
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a thin and sharp piece of wood; a splint.
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a kind of musical instrument.
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the outer covering of anything.
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a single cluster of banana fruits.
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a shell or vessel having a hollow with a pointed mouth, used to feed milk to babies.