Meanings
adjectiveshellproof (comparative more shellproof, superlative most shellproof)
comparative more shellproof · superlative most shellproof
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveable to resist the explosive force of bombs and shells
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Origin
- Proto-Indo-European*(s)kelH-
- Proto-Indo-European*skol-yeh₂
- Proto-Germanic*skaljō
- Proto-West Germanic*skallju
- Old Englishsċiell
- Middle Englishschelle
- Englishshell
- Englishshellproof
Cite this entry
APA
shellproof. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shellproof
MLA
“shellproof.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shellproof. Accessed November 3, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “shellproof,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/shellproof.
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