Covering and Shell

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

Usage example: the plastic coverings on lamp shades should be removed

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Shell is a synonym for covering. In some cases you can use "Shell" instead a noun "Covering". popular alternative

Nearby Words: cover, covered, coverage, coverlet

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

Usage example: eating oysters straight out of their shells

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Covering is a synonym for shell in integument topic. You can use "Covering" instead a noun "Shell". popular alternative

Nearby Words: shelling, shelled

thick	thick covering	thick shell
similar	similar covering	similar shell
outer	outer covering	outer shell
heavy	heavy covering	heavy shell
Other adjectives: thin, protective.

The most common variation involves covering an item such as a peanut with a shell and shuffling it with other shells, and playing cards may be substituted.

Source: Shell Game
Eggman succeeds, covering the planet in a metallic shell, requiring Sonic to travel to the past.

Source: Alien Invasion
The final stage is the Death Egg Mark II: a space station 'shell' completely covering the Little Planet.

Source: Offscreen Villain Dark Matter

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