Fire and Shell

Fire

Fire verb - To cause (a projectile) to be driven forward with force.

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Shell and fire are semantically related. in let off topic. In some cases you can use "Shell" instead a verb "Fire", when it comes to topics like detonate or throw a weapon.

Nearby Words: fired, fireball, firing, fireside, fireplace

Shell

Shell verb - To remove the natural covering of.

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Synonyms for Shell

Fire and shell are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fire" instead a verb "Shell".

Nearby Words: shelling, shelled

Mutual synonyms

How words are described

complete	complete fire	complete shell
green	green fire	green shell
heavy	heavy fire	heavy shell
small	small fire	small shell
Other adjectives: massive, large, big, huge, new, golden, literal, magical, purple, incoming.

Common collocations

people

fire people

shell people

Both words in one sentence

They can be used as a swarm of missile-drones, form an impenetrable coffin-like shell and fire a powerful laser beam, grab things from a distance, and providing a stylish cape for her Orbital Frame.

Source: Video Game / Zone of the Enders
The alternative fire lobs the shell instead of firing it; the shell explodes upon impact with an object or surface, showering anything nearby with shrapnel.

Source: Video Game / Unreal Tournament
Charged Attack: The Cannon can fire a single round that causes moderate damage, or it can be charged to fire an explosive shell for more damage.

Source: Video Game / Transformers: Cybertron Adventures

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