eggshell

ˈɛɡˌʃɛl
eggshell: hard outer covering of an egg
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Translation of eggshell from English into Dutch,

Noun

1.

biology

hard outer covering of an egg
  • The eggshell cracked when it hit the floor.De eierschaal barstte toen hij de vloer raakte.
2.

colors

very pale off-white color with a warm tone
eierschaalkleur eierschaalwit gebroken wit
  • She painted her room in an eggshell shade.Ze schilderde haar kamer in een eierschaalkleur.

Adjective

1.

colors

very pale yellowish-white color like a chicken shell
  • The walls were painted in an eggshell shade.De muren waren geschilderd in een eierschaal tint.
2.

design

TECH.US
having a very matte, faintly textured paint surface
TECH.US
  • The eggshell paint gave the room a soft look.De eierschaalverf gaf de kamer een zachte uitstraling.
3.

fragility

Rare
very thin and easily broken
Rare
  • The eggshell vase broke easily.De eierschaal vaas brak gemakkelijk.
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Expressions with eggshell: examples in English and translations in Dutch

eierschaalblauw
merelblauw
Her dress was a lovely eggshell blue.
eierschaalporselein
The museum displayed an exquisite eggshell porcelain vase.

Images of eggshell

  • eggshell: hard outer covering of an egg
    (biology) eierschaal
  • eggshell: very pale off-white color with a warm tone
    (colors) eierschaalkleur

Synonyms and analogies of eggshell in English

Examples of eggshell in a sentence

  • Artists often use eggshells in their work.
  • The eggshell curtains complemented the room's decor.
  • Her dress was a lovely eggshell color.
  • The eggshell curtains complemented the decor.
  • Her dress was a soft eggshell color.
  • The eggshell finish on the vase was exquisite.

Translations of "eggshell" in Context ordered by category and frequency

eierschaal

She noticed the unique texture of the eggshell under her fingers.

Ze merkte de bijzondere structuur van de eierschaal onder haar vingers op.

eierkleurige

The eggshell floors gave the space a subtle and inviting appeal.

De eierkleurige vloeren gaven de ruimte een subtiele en uitnodigende uitstraling.

eierschaal-wit

I thought we landed on eggshell.

Ik dacht, dat we hadden gekozen voor eierschaal-wit.

mat

Eggshell white dial detailed with rosegold-plated hands and indexes.

Mat zwarte wijzerplaat met zwarte wijzers en datumvenster.

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Other translations for eggshell:

  • fragiel

eggshell: Examples and translations in context

Farmers check the strength of the eggshell to ensure quality.

Boeren controleren hoe stevig de eierschaal is om de kwaliteit te waarborgen.

The snap of the eggshell was unmistakable when he cracked it open.

De breekbare knap van de eierschaal was onmiskenbaar toen hij het ei open tikte.

First, you will mix ingredients to create a tasty eggshell.

Eerst mix je de ingrediënten om een smakelijke eierschaal te maken.

Let the eggshell air dry upside down in an empty egg carton.

Laat de eierschaal lucht drogen ondersteboven in een lege eierdoos.

For the fact that his eggshell is intact and able to bear happiness.

Dat zijn eierschaal ongeschonden is en in staat het geluk te bergen.

This creative workshop makes unique&beautiful items with small pieces of ostrich eggshell.

Dit creatief atelier maakt met kleine stukjes struisvogel eierschaal, unieke&prachtige items.

If my dad radiated a colour, it'd be ochre or eggshell.

Als m'n pa een kleur uitstraalde, zou het oker of eierschaal zijn.

The eggshell shattered when dropped on the kitchen floor.

De eierschaal spatte uiteen toen het ei op de keukenvloer viel.

See also:

eggshell porcelain
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