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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 | ||||||||
| 50% | 8 | Box turtles, painted turtles, and snapping turtles are examples | ||||||
noun • someone whose occupation is hunting turtles | ||||||||
| 33% | 8 | Suborder of turtles including sea turtles | ||||||
noun • green turtles • tortoises and turtles | ||||||||
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