shellproof

shell·proof

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shel-proof]
- /ˈʃɛlˌpruf/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shel-proof]
- /ˈʃɛlˌpruf/

Definitions of shellproof word

adjective shellproof protected against the explosive effect of shells or bombs. 1
adjective shellproof designed, intended, or able to resist shellfire 0
adjective shellproof proof against damage from shells or bombs 0

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Origin of shellproof

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; shell + -proof

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Parts of speech for Shellproof

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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shellproof popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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