貝 — meaning in English
bèi
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English meaning
- carapace noun A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.
- clamshell noun The shell of a clam.
- husk noun The dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn.
- shell noun The hard outer covering of certain animals, such as snails, crabs, and turtles, or of eggs and nuts.
- twinkle verb To shine with a flickering, sparkling light.
Senses
貝 is used for these senses in English:
- carapace A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.
- clamshell A dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam.
- husk The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.
- shell (entomology) The exoskeleton or wing covers of certain insects.
- twinkle (childish) The female genitalia.
carapace — full definition
- noun A hard protective covering of bone or chitin, especially one which covers the dorsal portion of an animal.
- noun That which protects.
clamshell — full definition
- noun The shell of a clam.
- noun Any object that, in (literal or figurative) resemblance to the shell of a clam, has a hinge on one edge and two surfaces that close together.
- noun A dredging bucket with hinges like the shell of a clam.
- noun In food service, the closing box (usually styrofoam but sometimes cardboard) given to consumers with takeout food.