Pronunciation: /ˈɛɡˌʃɛl/
noun the hard, outer covering of an egg
A1 I accidentally stepped on an eggshell.
A2 She carefully peeled the eggshell off the boiled egg.
B1 The artist used crushed eggshells in her mixed media artwork.
B2 The fragility of the eggshell symbolized the delicate nature of life.
C1 The scientist studied the composition of the eggshell to better understand calcium deposition.
C2 The intricate patterns on the eggshell were a result of the hen's unique genetics.
adjective referring to the color or texture of an eggshell
A1 The eggshell is fragile and easily broken.
A2 She painted the eggshell blue for Easter decorations.
B1 The eggshell white paint was chipping off the old fence.
B2 The delicate eggshell texture added a unique touch to the artwork.
C1 The scientist studied the eggshell composition to learn more about the species.
C2 The artist used crushed eggshells to create a stunning mosaic masterpiece.
formal The delicate eggshell must be handled with care to prevent it from breaking.
informal Be careful not to drop the eggshell, it's really fragile.
slang I accidentally cracked the eggshell, oops!
figurative Walking on eggshells around her boss, she was afraid to make any mistakes.
eggshells
more eggshell
most eggshell
eggshell
will be eggshell
has been eggshell
is being eggshell
eggshell
eggshell
to eggshell
eggshelling
eggshelled