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shell

/ʃɛl/noun / verb
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A shell is the hard outer covering of an animal, such as a turtle or snail, or a seed like a nut, providing essential protection and support in nature. In modern contexts, it can also refer to a lightweight outer structure, like the user interface of a computer operating system, or even a metaphorical barrier in psychology, highlighting how the concept adapts from biological defense to digital and emotional layers.

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