Attack and Shell

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Attack verb - To take sudden, violent action against.

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Shell is a synonym for attack in bombard topic. In some cases you can use "Shell" instead a verb "Attack".

Shell verb - To use bombs or artillery against.

Usage example: the enemy shelled the city for days without letup

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Attack is a synonym for shell in bomb topic. Sometimes you can use "Attack" instead a verb "Shell", if it concerns topics such as bombard.

Nearby Words: shelling, shelled

physical	physical attack	physical shell
similar	similar attack	similar shell
single	single attack	single shell
heavy	heavy attack	heavy shell
Other adjectives: big, new, next, last, different, magical, incoming.

position	attack position	shell position
group	attack group	shell group
men	attack men	shell men
family	attack family	shell family
Other words: area, base, camp, town, forces, cities.

Cue the SNK Boss: He can counter any of your attacks if he feels like it, combo from said counter with an Advance Attack and shell out a lot of damage by chaining his special attacks.

Source: SNK Boss / Other Fighting Games
He also has an attack where he shoots fire, you hit it back, he turns into a fiery shell, drops a ton down from the sky that you have to hammer away, and then falls on you.

Source: That One Attack
It's completely useless on land, incapable of even moving, but is immune from attack and even spikes from above thanks to its hard shell and its Time Bomb charge attack is incredibly useful when used properly.

Source: Lethal Joke Character

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