shell-like

adjective
UK: /ˈʃel.laɪk/
US: /ˈʃel.laɪk/

  1. Resembling a shell in shape or appearance.

    1. The roof had a shell-like curve to it.
    2. The sculpture had a shell-like form, smooth and elegant.

Synonyms

conchoidal
shell-like adjective

  1. Hard and protective, like the outer layer of a shell.

    1. He built a shell-like barrier around his feelings.
    2. The artist created a shell-like covering for the fragile sculpture to protect it from damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "shell-like" is /ˈʃel.laɪk/ in British English and /ˈʃel.laɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "shell-like": conchoidal.

Example usage of "shell-like": "The roof had a shell-like curve to it.". More examples on the page.