cockleshell

cock·le·shell

 (kŏk′əl-shĕl′)

n.

1.

a. The shell of a cockle.

b. A shell similar to that of a cockle.

2. Nautical A small light boat.

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cockleshell

(ˈkɒkəlˌʃɛl)

n

1. (Zoology) the shell of the cockle

2. (Zoology) any of the valves of the shells of certain other bivalve molluscs, such as the scallop

3. (Nautical Terms) any small light boat

4. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a badge worn by pilgrims

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cock•le•shell

(ˈkɒk əlˌʃɛl)

n.

1. the shell of a cockle.

2. the shell of any other bivalve mollusk.

3. any light or frail boat.

[1375–1425]

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

cockleshell - a small light flimsy boat small boat - a boat that is small

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Translations

cockleshell

[ˈkɒklʃel] N

1. (= shell) → concha f de berberecho

2. (= boat) → cascarón m de nuez

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