COQUILLE Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word coquille. (close relations)
coquilles
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| casing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the housing or outer covering of something • the outermost covering of a pneumatic tire • the enclosing frame around a door or window opening | ||||||
| covering | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a natural object that covers or envelops • an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it) • the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it • the act of protecting something by covering it • the work of applying something | ||||||
| envelope | nounn | |||||
noun • a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc. • any wrapper or covering • a curve that is tangent to each of a family of curves • a natural covering (as by a fluid) • the maximum operating capability of a system (especially an aircraft) • the bag containing the gas in a balloon | ||||||
| sheath | nounn | |||||
noun • a protective covering (as for a knife or sword) • an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part • a dress suitable for formal occasions | ||||||
| shell | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun • the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles • the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts • the exterior covering of a bird's egg • a rigid covering that envelops an object • a very light narrow racing boat • the housing or outer covering of something • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) • the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod verb • use explosives on • create by using explosives • fall out of the pod or husk • hit the pitches of hard and regularly • look for and collect shells by the seashore • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • remove from its shell or outer covering • remove the husks from | ||||||
