Acorn-shell :: Acorn-shell (n.) One of the sessile cirripeds; a barnacle of the genus Balanus. See Barnacle.

Argus Shell :: Argus shell () A species of shell (Cypraea argus), beautifully variegated with spots resembling those in a peacock's tail..

Ark Shell :: Ark shell () A marine bivalve shell belonging to the genus Arca and its allies.

Boat Shell :: Boat shell () A marine gastropod of the genus Crepidula. The species are numerous. It is so named from its form and interior deck.

Boat Shell :: Boat shell () A marine univalve shell of the genus Cymba.

Bombshell :: Bombshell (n.) A bomb. See Bomb, n..

Bubble Shell :: Bubble shell () A marine univalve shell of the genus Bulla and allied genera, belonging to the Tectibranchiata..

Cockleshell :: Cockleshell (n.) One of the shells or valves of a cockle.

Cockleshell :: Cockleshell (n.) A light boat.

Cornsheller :: Cornsheller (n.) A machine that separates the kernels of corn from the cob.

Ear-shell :: Ear-shell (n.) A flattened marine univalve shell of the genus Haliotis; -- called also sea-ear. See Abalone.

Eggshell :: Eggshell (n.) The shell or exterior covering of an egg. Also used figuratively for anything resembling an eggshell.

Eggshell :: Eggshell (n.) A smooth, white, marine, gastropod shell of the genus Ovulum, resembling an egg in form..

Fig-shell :: Fig-shell (n.) A marine univalve shell of the genus Pyrula, or Ficula, resembling a fig in form..

Frogshell :: Frogshell (n.) One of numerous species of marine gastropod shells, belonging to Ranella and allied genera..

Goroon Shell :: Goroon shell () A large, handsome, marine, univalve shell (Triton femorale)..

Gougeshell :: Gougeshell (n.) A sharp-edged, tubular, marine shell, of the genus Vermetus; also, the pinna. See Vermetus..

Hard-shell :: Hard-shell (a.) Unyielding; insensible to argument; uncompromising; strict.

Hatchelled :: Hatchelled () of Hatche.

Hatchelling :: Hatchelling () of Hatche.

Hell :: Hell (v. t.) The place of the dead, or of souls after death; the grave; -- called in Hebrew sheol, and by the Greeks hades..

Hell :: Hell (v. t.) The place or state of punishment for the wicked after death; the abode of evil spirits. Hence, any mental torment; anguish..

Hell :: Hell (v. t.) A place where outcast persons or things are gathere.

Hell :: Hell (v. t.) A dungeon or prison; also, in certain running games, a place to which those who are caught are carried for detention..

Hell :: Hell (v. t.) A gambling house.

Hell :: Hell (v. t.) A place into which a tailor throws his shreds, or a printer his broken type..

Hell :: Hell (v. t.) To overwhelm.

Hell-cat :: Hell-cat (n.) A witch; a hag.

Hell-diver :: Hell-diver (n.) The dabchick.

Hell-haunted :: Hell-haunted (a.) Haunted by devils; hellish.

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