Older field guides often list the animal under the ear-shell spelling.

After the accident, he remained shell shocked and couldn't speak for hours.

The relentless artillery began to shell-shock the village's residents, leaving them in stunned silence.

Many veterans were diagnosed with shell-shock after returning from the front lines.

He wore a bright blue shell-suit to the retro party, drawing amused glances from everyone.

Before the final assembly, the engineer tested the back shell for proper alignment and electrical continuity.

In the style guide, shell-pad is noted as an alternative form of shellpad.

I prefer the clam-shell design for my laptop case because it's easier to open.

She tucked a small sea shell into her notebook as a keepsake.

After the storm, children spent the afternoon sorting the wedge shells they had found along the tidal pools.