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eggshell

eggshell [ ég shel ]


noun  (plural eggshells)
Definition:
 
1. hard cover of egg: the brittle protective covering of the egg of a bird, or the similar tough covering of the eggs of animals such as crocodiles and turtles

2. yellowish-white colour: a pale yellowish-white colour



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. slightly glossy: having a slight sheen, with a finish between that of gloss and matt paint

2. fragile: fragile, thin, or delicate
eggshell china

3. yellowish-white: pale yellowish-white in colour


walk on eggshells to proceed with extreme wariness, caution, and tact

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