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Shell A type of nut that is typically round and has a hard outer shell, often used as a food source by many animals. Also known as a noun in English.  ■ When the bird cracked open the shell of the peanut, it was shocked to find the contents were moldy! A large shell used as a protective covering for an animal, such as a turtle or snail.  ■ "Wow, that's a really big shell for a small snail!", A type of vehicle used to transport goods from one place to another. Also known as a noun in English.  ■ "I can't believe I have to take the bus home when there are so many shells to choose from."

compared To be inferior to someone or something.  ■ "She's compared to a snail, but in reality she's just slow."

download To retrieve a file or program from the internet and save it onto your computer or device.  ■ "I downloaded that hilarious cat video, but now my computer is running slower than a snail."

escargot A type of small, slow-moving snail with a spiral shell and a soft body.  ■ "I don't like eating escargot because they have a slimy texture and a weird taste."

Speed The rate at which something moves or travels.  ■ "I'm so slow today, I feel like a snail!

tortoise A slow-moving reptile with a hard shell, often compared to a snail due to its slowness.  ■ "I may be slow, but I'll get there eventually. Just like a tortoise."

virus A tiny infectious agent that multiplies inside living cells and can cause diseases in plants and animals.  ■ "I accidentally downloaded a virus on my computer, now it's running slower than a snail!

aircraft An imaginary machine that can fly faster than a snail and slower than a tortoise, but always manages to get stuck in traffic on the highway.  ■ "I can't believe my aircraft got stuck in traffic. It's like watching a sloth trying to catch up with a cheetah."

mailboxes A collection of snail mail receptacles, typically found on the side of a road or in front of a house.  ■ "I can't believe I still have to check my mailbox every day for letters that are slower than a tortoise!"