protective shell

Frequency: 7.512.0 per million words

An outer layer that provides defense. Often used figuratively.

shellADJECTIVE + shell

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protective

Examples (10)

  • She had built up a protective shell around herself.
  • The turtle retreated into its protective shell at the first sign of danger.
  • He developed a protective shell to cope with the constant criticism.
  • The thick outer layer acts as a protective shell against harsh weather.
  • After the breakup, she found herself withdrawing into a protective shell.
  • Many insects have a hard protective shell to deter predators.
  • The company tried to create a protective shell of legal clauses around its intellectual property.
  • A strong protective shell is essential for deep-sea submersibles.
  • Despite his tough exterior, he secretly yearned to break out of his protective shell.
  • The alien creature was encased in an iridescent protective shell.