Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cockleshell
noun
/ˈkɒk.əl.ʃɛl/
Definition
A small, often edible shellfish that is characterized by its rounded, ribbed shape.
Examples
- She collected beautiful cockleshells from the beach during her vacation.
- The children built a sandcastle adorned with cockleshells as decoration.
- In the poem, the hero sailed away in a cockleshell, representing a journey of adventure.
Meaning
The term ‘cockleshell’ can also refer to a small boat or a vessel, particularly in a metaphorical or whimsical context.
Synonyms
- shell
- seashell
- clam shell
