Definition

A shell or pod, often referring to the outer covering of certain seeds or fruits.

Example

The farmer collected the sheal from the ground after the harvest.

Conversation

Did you see that beautiful sheal on the beach yesterday?

Yeah, it looked really unique and colorful!

I wonder how long it took to form that sheal.

Nature is amazing, isn't it? It creates such interesting things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To remove the outer covering or husk from something, like a seed or pod, or to provide shelter for something.

Example

Farmers often sheal the corn to prepare it for cooking.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Do you know how to sheal those beans before cooking them?

Yeah, I usually just take off the outer pods first.

That's a good method! I always forget to sheal them properly.

Root Explanation

The word 'sheal' originates from Old English 'scealu', meaning a shell or a covering. It refers specifically to a protective outer layer or casing.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'shell' as a protective covering — that's why 'sheal' refers to something that serves as a covering.

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