Shell
Shell noun - The arrangement of parts that gives something its basic form.
Usage example: workers at the shipyard have thus far erected the shell of the ship
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Synonyms for Shell
Structure and shell are semantically related. in frame topic. In some cases you can use "Structure" instead a noun "Shell".
Structure
Structure noun - Something put together by arranging or connecting an array of parts.
Usage example: the Egyptian pyramids are among the most remarkable structures ever built
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Synonyms for Structure
Shell and structure are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shell" instead a noun "Structure".
How words are described
| human | human shell | human structure |
| physical | physical shell | physical structure |
| similar | similar shell | similar structure |
| complete | complete shell | complete structure |
| Other adjectives: solid, single, small, entire, massive, large, huge, new, mechanical, classic, different, giant. | ||
Common collocations
| life | shell life | structure life |
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