Envelope and Shell

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Envelope

Envelope noun - A flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc..

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Shell is a synonym for envelope in sheath topic. In some cases you can use "Shell" instead a noun "Envelope", when it comes to topics like wrapper, wrapping.

Nearby Words: enveloped, envelopment, enveloping

Shell

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

Usage example: eating oysters straight out of their shells

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Synonyms for Shell

Envelope is a synonym for shell in sheath topic. You can use "Envelope" instead a noun "Shell".

Nearby Words: shelling, shelled

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How words are described

human	human envelope	human shell
single	single envelope	single shell
blank	blank envelope	blank shell
heavy	heavy envelope	heavy shell
Other adjectives: small, entire, large, huge, infamous, new, yellow, pink, magical, holographic.

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