half shell

noun

: either of the valves of a bivalve
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 See all Example Sentences for half shell 

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of half shell was in 1837

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“Half shell.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/half%20shell. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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