Definition of seashell
: the shell of a marine animal and especially a mollusk
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And whereas early x-ray ghost images were simple pictures of slits cut into metal, the Chinese group produced outlines of a seashell and of initials etched into metal plates.
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Theft, Muirfield Drive: The daughter of a 95-year-old resident reported March 17 her mother said an ivory seashell figurine had been stolen from her home.
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Think mermaids, seashells, and sea creatures—and don’t forget the bubbles! Bubbles to blow for the kids and bubbly to drink for the adults, that is.
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Obviously, telling everybody her plan at the end with the seashells?
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For Al McGuire, life wasn't all seashells and balloons.
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Chocolate is for Everyone Belgian chocolate truffles shaped like seashells for only $4.00?
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Learn about seashell collections, sea beans and beach treasures.
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If its leaders can navigate today’s energy shift, Shell may well be operating a century hence, having moved from seashells to petroleum to … who knows?
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First Known Use of seashell
before 12th century
SEASHELL Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of seashell for English Language Learners
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: the hard, empty shell of a small sea creature (such as a clam)
SEASHELL Defined for Kids
Definition of seashell for Students
: the shell of a sea animal
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