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thin-shelled

/ˈθɪn.ʃɛld/

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adjective

formalcommonscientific/ˈθɪn.ʃɛld/

Describes an object, typically an egg, nut, or crustacean, that has a thin outer covering or shell.

  • 🇷🇺Описывает объект, обычно яйцо, орех или ракообразное, имеющий тонкое внешнее покрытие или скорлупу.
  1. Having a thin shell B2 formal

    Describes animals or plants that possess a thin, fragile outer covering or shell.

    • Thin-shelled eggs are more vulnerable to breakage.
    • Some thin-shelled mollusks live in deep ocean waters.
    • The thin-shelled turtle species is endangered due to habitat loss.

    🇷🇺Тонкоскорлупый

  • more thin-shelled comparative form
  • most thin-shelled superlative form