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单词 cockleshells
释义

cockleshell

noun

cock·​le·​shell ˈkä-kəl-ˌshel How to pronounce cockleshell (audio)
1
a
: the shell or one of the shell valves of a cockle
b
: a shell (such as a scallop shell) suggesting a cockleshell
2
: a light flimsy boat

Illustration of cockleshell

Illustration of cockleshell
  • cockleshell 1a

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web This popular Spanish-inspired dish was served in cockleshells so reminiscent the Galicia region of Spain’s cathedral city of Santiago de Compostela. Jane Napier Neely, La Cañada Valley Sun, 24 Apr. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

cockleshell

noun

cock·​le·​shell ˈkä-kəl-ˌshel How to pronounce cockleshell (audio)
: a shell of a cockle

cockleshells

noun

plural of cockleshell
as in water taxis

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • water taxis
  • whaleboats
  • cobles
  • gillnetters
  • bankers
  • scallopers
  • workboats
  • hookers
  • whalers
  • shrimpers
  • hovercrafts
  • tubs
  • torpedo boats
  • luggers
  • assault boats
  • seiners
  • ferryboats
  • taxis
  • airboats
  • ferries
  • air-cushion vehicles
  • gondolas
  • narrow boats
  • draggers
  • hydroplanes
  • PT boats
  • tugs
  • taxies
  • towboats
  • trawlers
  • jolly boats
  • tugboats
  • keelboats
  • cutters
  • bumboats
  • keels
  • barges
  • hydrofoils
  • yawls
  • lifeboats
  • tender
  • lighters
  • longboats
  • hoys
  • riverboats
  • auxiliaries
  • launches
  • houseboats
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