| -shelled |
having (such) a shell. |
| shellfire |
the firing of artillery shells. |
| shellfish |
an aquatic invertebrate animal that has a shell, esp. an edible animal such as a clam, oyster, or lobster. |
| shell game |
a game like thimblerig in which inverted shells, inside of one of which a small object is apparently hidden, are moved around quickly and onlookers bet on which shell contains the object. [2 definitions] |
| shellproof |
protected from or invulnerable to shells or bombs. |
| shell shock |
any of several neuroses resulting from traumatic experiences in war or combat. |
| shelter |
a place, such as a structure, that provides protection from danger, weather, or the like; refuge. [7 definitions] |
| sheltered workshop |
a workshop where handicapped persons work for wages and often receive job training in an environment devoid of the usual pressures of a job. |
| shelterless |
combined form of shelter. |
| shelter tent |
a small tent, usu. for two persons, that is assembled from two halves fastened together. |
| sheltie |
(informal) a Shetland pony, or a Shetland sheepdog. |
| shelve |
to put on a shelf or shelves. [3 definitions] |
| shelves |
pl. of shelf. |
| shelving |
a group of shelves, or shelves collectively. [3 definitions] |
| Shema |
a principal Jewish prayer, recited at every religious service, that declares the unity of God. |
| Shemite |
variant of Semite. |
| shenanigan |
(informal; often pl.) an amusing, mischievous, or treacherous prank or other action. |
| Sheol |
according to the Old Testament, a place deep within the earth that is the abode of the dead. |
| shepherd |
a person who herds and watches over sheep at pasture. [3 definitions] |
| shepherd dog |
any of various dogs that guard or herd sheep; sheepdog. |
| shepherd's pie |
a dish of ground or diced meat baked with a crust or layering of mashed potatoes. |