skořápka — meaning in English
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English meaning
- eggshell noun The thin, hard outer covering of an egg.
- 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.
- shuck noun The outer shell or husk of something, such as corn or a nut.
Senses
skořápka is used for these senses in English:
- husk The dry, leafy or stringy exterior of certain vegetables or fruits, which must be removed before eating the meat inside.
- shell (weaponry) The cartridge of a breechloading firearm; a load; a bullet; a round.
- shell A psychological barrier to social interaction.
- shuck The shell or husk, especially of grains (e.g. corn/maize) or nuts (e.g. walnuts).
eggshell — full definition
- noun The thin, hard outer covering of an egg.
- adj Pale off-white in color, like the shell of a hen's egg.
- adj Very thin, delicate, and easily broken, like an eggshell.
- adj Describing a paint finish with a slight, low sheen — more matte than satin but not fully flat.
husk — full definition
- noun The dry outer covering of certain fruits, seeds, or vegetables, such as corn.
- noun Any dried-up, hollow, or worthless outer shell of something.
- verb To remove the husk from something.