Racing Shell (Noun)
Meaning
A very light narrow racing boat.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The racing shell sliced through the calm water with ease, its eight rowers working in perfect synchrony.
- She spent countless hours training on the river in her sleek new racing shell.
- The lightweight racing shell was a marvel of modern design, weighing in at just over 200 pounds.
- The coxswain called out commands to the rowers as they expertly navigated the tight turns in their racing shell.
- Years of experience had taught him how to get the most speed out of his fragile but responsive racing shell.