cockleshell Synonyms

cockleshell Meaning

Wordnet

cockleshell (n)

a small light flimsy boat

Webster

cockleshell (n.)

One of the shells or valves of a cockle.

A light boat.

cockleshell Sentence Examples

  1. Scattered across the beach like delicate sculptures lay empty cockleshells, their smooth interiors gleaming in the sun.
  2. The hermit crab scurried out of its borrowed cockleshell, searching for a larger home as it grew.
  3. The artist strung colorful beads onto a necklace, interspersed with tiny, pearly cockleshells found on the shore.
  4. Legend spoke of a mermaid who left shimmering cockleshells on the beach as tokens of her visits to the human world.
  5. The children built a magnificent sandcastle, adorned with a flag fashioned from a brightly painted cockleshell.
  6. The gentle rhythm of the waves lapping against the shore created a soothing soundtrack as she collected smooth cockleshells.
  7. The museum exhibit showcased a variety of cockleshells from around the world, each with its unique pattern and color.
  8. The scientist carefully examined the intricate details of the fossilized cockleshell, a window into a prehistoric world.
  9. The poet compared the fragility of a newborn's life to the delicate beauty of a tiny, perfect cockleshell.
  10. In some cultures, cockleshells are believed to bring good luck and are worn as charms or displayed in homes.

FAQs About the word cockleshell

a small light flimsy boatOne of the shells or valves of a cockle., A light boat.

gondola, shrimper, hooker, ferry, banker, hovercraft, taxi, ferryboat,whaleboat, seiner

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Scattered across the beach like delicate sculptures lay empty cockleshells, their smooth interiors gleaming in the sun.

The hermit crab scurried out of its borrowed cockleshell, searching for a larger home as it grew.

The artist strung colorful beads onto a necklace, interspersed with tiny, pearly cockleshells found on the shore.

Legend spoke of a mermaid who left shimmering cockleshells on the beach as tokens of her visits to the human world.