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eggshell

egg·shell [ ég shèl ]


noun  (plural egg·shells)
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 color: a pale yellowish white color



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

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

3. yellowish white: pale yellowish white in color


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

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