armored shell US
ˈɑrmərd ʃɛl
Definition

Definition of armored shell - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
protectionUShard protective outer layerUS
  • The turtle's armored shell protects it from predators.
armor
2.
transportationTECH.USvehicle's protective outer coveringTECH.US
  • The tank's armored shell can withstand heavy fire.
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Images of armored shell

  • armored shell: hard protective outer layer
    hard protective outer layer
  • armored shell: vehicle's protective outer covering
    vehicle's protective outer covering

Expressions with armored

armored vehiclen.
car modified with armor for security
The diplomat arrived in an armored vehicle.
armored carn.
vehicle with armor for transporting valuables
The bank uses an armored car for cash deliveries.
lightly armoredadj.
having minimal protective covering for mobility
The scout vehicle was lightly armored for speed.
armored divisionn.
large military formation with tanks and armored vehicles
The general commanded an armored division during the war.
armored combat vehiclen.
military vehicle with protective armor and weapons
The armored combat vehicle advanced through the battlefield.
armored personnel carriern.
military vehicle protected by armor, transports troops
The armored personnel carrier moved swiftly through the combat zone.

Expressions with shell

empty shelln.
outer covering left after contents are removed
The beach was covered in empty shell after the storm.
shell gamen.
game where a pea is hidden under shells
He lost money playing the shell game at the fair.
shell outv.
pay a large amount of money unwillingly
He had to shell out $500 for the unexpected car repair.
shell corporationn.
company existing only on paper, often for business transactions
The shell corporation had no employees or real office.
just an empty shelln.
person lacking emotions or purpose
After the tragedy, he felt like just an empty shell.
crawl into one's shellv.
withdraw from social interactions or activities
After the argument, he crawled into his shell and avoided everyone.
go into one's shellv.
become withdrawn and avoid social interaction
After the argument, he went into his shell.
out of one's shelladj.
more confident and willing to talk
After joining the club, she came out of her shell.
out of your shelladj.
less shy and reserved
After a few weeks, Maya was finally out of your shell at meetings.
retreat into one's shellv.
withdraw from social interactions
She tends to retreat into her shell when she's feeling overwhelmed.

Terms related to armored shell

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armorbarriercoatingcoveringdefensefortificationlayerprotectionshieldshellvehicle

Examples of armored shell in a sentence

  • The ancient warriors wore an armored shell for protection in battle.
  • The armored shell of the vehicle protected the passengers.
  • An armored shell is essential for military vehicles.

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  1. French:carapace blindée, blindage, ...
  2. German:gepanzertes Gehäuse, gepanzertes Schutzschild, ...
  3. Italian:guscio corazzato, ...
  4. Spanish:caparazón blindado, ...
  5. Portuguese:carapaça, blindagem, ...
  6. Chinese:装甲壳, 装甲外壳, ...
  7. Japanese:装甲殻, 装甲シェル, ...
  8. Arabic:قوقعة مدرعة, غِلاف مُدَرَّع, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁרְיוֹן קָשֶׁה, מַעֲטֶפֶת מְשׁוֹרְיֶנֶת, ...
  10. Russian:бронированный панцирь, броня, ...
  11. Ukrainian:броньований панцир, броньований корпус, ...
  12. Hindi:कवचित खोल, सुरक्षात्मक आवरण, ...
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