tooth shell

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Definition of tooth shell in English Turkish dictionary

diş kabuğu

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Definition of tooth shell in English English dictionary

Any of various molluscs, of the class Scaphopoda, that have curved, tapering shells and a spade-like foot

Any of various burrowing marine mollusks of the class Scaphopoda, having a long, tapering, slightly curved tubular shell. Also called scaphopod, tusk shell

any of various seashore mollusks having a tapering tubular shell open at each end and a foot pointed like a spade for burrowing

Related Terms

toothshell

Any species of Dentalium and allied genera having a tooth-shaped shell

Turkish pronunciation

tuth şel

Synonyms

tusk shell

Pronunciation

/ˈto͞oᴛʜ ˈsʜel/ /ˈtuːθ ˈʃɛl/