eggshell

🇺🇸 /ˈeɡʃel/ 🇬🇧 /ˈeɡʃel/
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noun
R

The thin and hard outer layer of an egg.

Be careful not to get any eggshell in the cake batter.

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Paint that has a slight shine but is not very glossy.

We decided to paint the bathroom walls with an eggshell finish to get a soft glow.

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n. The thin and hard outer layer of an egg.; Paint that has a slight shine but is not very glossy.

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Plural eggshells

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