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Phrases
on the half shell
: served in a half shell
oysters on the half shell
Examples of half shell in a Sentence
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Chili bowl: Flake the squash with a fork, keep it in its half shell, and scoop on your favorite chili for a hearty, satisfying meal.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
But the big reveal was the opening title sequence, which present a taste of what our heroes in a half shell are up against in these new episodes.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 July 2024
One tester used the 90-liter Base Camp Gear Box (large) to schlep all of her gear to a mountain bike race and was able to fit the whole kit and caboodle: chest protector, two full face helmets, one half shell, two tires, and two pairs of bike shoes within the box itself.
—Caitlin Kelly, Outside Online, 25 June 2024
Washes happen in a Birth of Venus-like half shell, which includes an incredible scalp massage, and try a French girl’s balayage or blowout to see what all the low-maintenance, high-glamour fuss is about.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 16 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1837, in the meaning defined above
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“Half shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20shell. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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