The artisan carefully restored the tortoise shell hairpin, polishing the old material until it gleamed.

She packed a hard-shell jacket for the mountain trek.

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.