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Noun Concept
EN
shell  case  casing
EN
The housing or outer covering of something WordNet 3.0
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The housing or outer covering of something WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The outer covering or framework of a piece of apparatus such as a computer. Wiktionary
Outer covering or framework of a piece of apparatus. Wiktionary (translation)
The watertight outer covering of the hull of a vessel, often made with planking or metal plating. Wiktionary
Nautical: outer covering of the hull. Wiktionary (translation)
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The clock has a walnut case WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
IS A
housing
PART OF
grandfather clock
HAS KIND
boot
gearbox
jacket
DERIVATION
encase
WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
EN
shell, case, casing
Wiktionary
EN
case, shell

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