écale

Definitions of écale
  1. noun
    the housing or outer covering of something
    synonyms: boîte, carapace, coque, enveloppe, gousse
    see moresee less
    types:
    boîte de vitesses
    the shell (metal casing) in which a train of gears is sealed
    type of:
    bâti, cage
    a protective cover designed to contain or support a mechanical component
  2. noun
    the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod
    synonyms: carapace, coque, gousse
    see moresee less
    types:
    coquillage, coquille d'escargot, coquille de mer
    the shell of a marine organism
    type of:
    couverture, couverture naturelle
    a natural object that covers or envelops
  3. noun
    the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts
    synonyms: coquille
    see moresee less
    type of:
    calice, gousse
    dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
  4. noun
    the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals
    synonyms: carapace, coque, coquille
    see moresee less
    types:
    nacre
    the iridescent internal layer of a mollusk shell
    type of:
    matière animale
    material derived from animals
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘écale'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family