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- shellfish/ˈʃelfɪʃ/An aquatic invertebrate animal with a shell, especially one used as food, such as a mollusc or crustacean.nounB1
- shellfishery/ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃəri/An area of water where shellfish are caught or cultivated for commercial purposes.nounC1+ / Very Low
- shellflower/ˈʃɛlˌflaʊə/A tropical plant or shrub with distinctive shell-shaped or boat-shaped bracts or flowers, especially the genus Alpinia or Molucella laevis.nounRare/Low
- shellwork/ˈʃɛlwəːk/The process or art of constructing decorative objects, ornaments, or mosaics using the shells of mollusks or similar hard coverings.nounC1+
- shelta/ˈʃɛltə/A secret cant or jargon used historically by Irish Travellers and some other groups in the British Isles.nounVery Rare / Specialist
- shelter/ˈʃɛltə/A structure that provides protection from bad weather or danger.nounverbverb-intransitive+1B1
- shelter belt/ˈʃɛltə ˌbɛlt/A line of trees or shrubs planted to provide protection, especially from wind and erosion.nounlow
- shelter deck/ˈʃɛltə dɛk/A partial deck on a ship, typically the upper deck that is not completely enclosed, often providing protection from weather.nounLow
- shelter in place/ˈʃɛltə ɪn pleɪs/A safety instruction, often from an authority, to stay inside the building you are currently in, usually due to an immediate external threat (e.g., dangerous weather, police activity, chemical release).nounverb-intransitiveLow (in general English); Very High (in specific crisis/health contexts)
- shelter tent/ˈʃɛltə tɛnt/A small, portable tent designed to provide basic, temporary protection from the elements.nounC1
- sheltered housing/ˌʃeltəd ˈhaʊzɪŋ/A group of independent flats or bungalows, often for elderly or disabled people, with some shared facilities and a warden available for emergencies.nounB2
- sheltered workshop/ˈʃɛltəd ˈwɜːkʃɒp/A workplace that provides employment in a protected environment for people with disabilities.nounLow
- sheltie/ˈʃɛlti/A small, long-haired breed of dog originating in Scotland, formally known as the Shetland Sheepdog, resembling a miniature rough collie.nounLow
- shelton/ˈʃɛltən/A proper noun, most commonly an English surname or place name, not a standard lexical item with a common core meaning in the general lexicon.nounVery Low
- shelty/ˈʃɛlti/A small, sturdy Shetland pony.nounLow
- shelve/ʃɛlv/To place or arrange items on a shelf; figuratively, to postpone or set aside an idea, plan, or project.verbverb-transitiveC1/C2
- shelves/ʃɛlvz/The plural form of 'shelf': a flat, horizontal board fixed to a wall or in a piece of furniture, used for storing or displaying items.nounB1
- shelving/ˈʃɛlvɪŋ/The action of putting things onto shelves; also, the material or structure forming shelves themselves.nounC1
- shem/ʃɛm/As a modern slang verb (especially in Caribbean English and online gaming), meaning to aggressively insult, belittle, or defeat someone, often in a verbal or competitive context.nounVery Low / Obsolete / Regional Slang
- shema/skiːm/A systematic plan or arrangement for achieving a particular purpose, often involving steps or stages.nounHigh
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