Capsule and Shell

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Capsule noun - Something that encloses another thing especially to protect it.

Usage example: a capsule containing all sorts of items from our era that is to be opened 100 years from now

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Shell is a synonym for capsule in pod topic. In some cases you can use "Shell" instead a noun "Capsule", when it comes to topics like seed case.

Nearby Words: capsuled, capsuling, capsulation

Shell noun - Something that encloses another thing especially to protect it.

Usage example: eating oysters straight out of their shells

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Capsule is a synonym for shell. You can use "Capsule" instead a noun "Shell".

Nearby Words: shelling, shelled

individual	individual capsule	individual shell
similar	similar capsule	similar shell
complete	complete capsule	complete shell
single	single capsule	single shell
Other adjectives: round, small, massive, large, tough, big, cold, new, protective, mechanical, broken, explosive, next, last, literal, giant, magical, exploding, robotic, armored, unbreakable.

One of the most commonly appearing vehicles was the Buzz Boar, a giant sawblade-based monowheel with an enclosed pilot's capsule in the middle and weapons on its outer shell.

Source: Monowheel Mayhem

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