mollusk

noun
UK: /ˈmɒləsk/
US: /ˈmɑːləsk/

  1. A type of animal that has a soft body and usually a shell, like snails or clams.

    1. A snail is a type of mollusk.
    2. The ocean floor is teeming with diverse species of mollusk, many yet undiscovered.

Synonyms

shellfish

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "mollusk" is /ˈmɒləsk/ in British English and /ˈmɑːləsk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mollusk": shellfish.

Example usage of "mollusk": "A snail is a type of mollusk.". More examples on the page.