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Shelter vs Shell - What's the difference?

shelter | shell |


In intransitive terms the difference between shelter and shell

is that shelter is to take cover while shell is to cast the shell, or exterior covering; to fall out of the pod or husk.

As nouns the difference between shelter and shell

is that shelter is a refuge, haven or other cover or protection from something while shell is a hard external covering of an animal.

As verbs the difference between shelter and shell

is that shelter is to provide cover from damage or harassment; to shield; to protect while shell is to remove the outer covering or shell of something. See sheller.

As a proper noun Shell is

a diminutive of the female given name Michelle.

Should vs Shell - What's the difference?

should | shell |


As verbs the difference between should and shell

is that should is Used to form the future tense of the subjunctive mood, usually in the first person.shell is to remove the outer covering or shell of something. See sheller.

As nouns the difference between should and shell

is that should is a statement of what should be the case as opposed to what is the case while shell is a hard external covering of an animal.

As a proper noun Shell is

a diminutive of the female given name Michelle.

Shell vs Oyster - What's the difference?

shell | oyster |


As a proper noun shell

is a diminutive of the female given name michelle .

As a noun oyster is

any of certain marine bivalve mollusks, especially those of the family ostreidae (the true oysters), usually found adhering to rocks or other fixed objects in shallow water along the seacoasts, or in brackish water in the mouth of rivers.

As an adjective oyster is

of a pale beige colour tinted with grey or pink, like that of an oyster.

As a verb oyster is

to fish for oysters.

Shed vs Shell - What's the difference?

shed | shell |


As verbs the difference between shed and shell

is that shed is to part or divide while shell is to remove the outer covering or shell of something. See sheller.

As nouns the difference between shed and shell

is that shed is an area between upper and lower warp yarns through which the weft is woven while shell is a hard external covering of an animal.

As a proper noun Shell is

a diminutive of the female given name Michelle.

Core vs Shell - What's the difference?

core | shell |


As a noun core

is crow.

As a proper noun shell is

a diminutive of the female given name michelle .

Cool vs Shell - What's the difference?

cool | shell |


As an acronym cool

is (computing) clips object]]-oriented [[language|language .

As a proper noun shell is

a diminutive of the female given name michelle .

Cuirass vs Shell - What's the difference?

cuirass | shell |


As nouns the difference between cuirass and shell

is that cuirass is a piece of defensive armor, covering the body from the neck to the girdle while shell is a hard external covering of an animal.

As a verb shell is

to remove the outer covering or shell of something. See sheller.

As a proper noun Shell is

a diminutive of the female given name Michelle.

Membrane vs Shell - What's the difference?

membrane | shell |


As nouns the difference between membrane and shell

is that membrane is a flexible enclosing or separating tissue forming a plane or film and separating two environments (usually in a plant or animal) while shell is a hard external covering of an animal.

As a verb shell is

to remove the outer covering or shell of something. See sheller.

As a proper noun Shell is

a diminutive of the female given name Michelle.

Shell vs House - What's the difference?

shell | house |


In nautical terms the difference between shell and house

is that shell is a light boat the frame of which is covered with thin wood, impermeable fabric, or water-proofed paper; a racing shell or dragon boat while house is to stow in a safe place; to take down and make safe.

In business terms the difference between shell and house

is that shell is a legal entity that has no operations while house is a place of business; a company or organisation.

As nouns the difference between shell and house

is that shell is a hard external covering of an animal while house is Human habitation.

As verbs the difference between shell and house

is that shell is to remove the outer covering or shell of something. See sheller while house is to keep within a structure or container.

As proper nouns the difference between shell and house

is that shell is a diminutive of the female given name Michelle while House is the House of Representatives, "the House".

Advantage vs Shell - What's the difference?

advantage | shell |


As a noun advantage

is any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable to success, or to any desired end.

As a verb advantage

is to provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to.

As a proper noun shell is

a diminutive of the female given name michelle .

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