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half shell
noun
- either of the halves of a double-shelled creature, as of an oyster, clam, or other bivalve mollusk.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of half shell1
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Example Sentences
At a book party at Johnny's Half Shell on the Hill, Boehner acknowledged the elephant(s) in the room.
The man asked me the number of my room, and I told him, "Hot music on the half-shell for two!"
Oysters that are to be eaten raw are frequently served on the half shell.
I should like a rhunossyross on the half shell, or a hippopotamus on toast, or a horse and wagon roasted whole.
For one I'm going to make up my mouth for fried eggs to-night, unless it's chicken on the half shell.
When he ordered oysters each half shell had its bed of pearls.
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