noun Download 🔗Share A marine gastropod of the family Strombidae which lives in its own spiral shell. Examples : "The little boy carefully examined the beautiful conch shell he found on the beach. " animal ocean biology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The shell of this sea animal. Examples : "The little girl collected seashells, and a beautiful conch was her favorite. " animal ocean nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A musical instrument made from a large spiral seashell, somewhat like a trumpet. Examples : "The lifeguard blew the conch to signal that it was time to get out of the water. " music utensil nautical sound tradition culture Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The semidome of an apse, or the apse itself. Examples : "The church's conch was beautifully decorated with intricate carvings. " architecture art Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To refine the flavour and texture of chocolate by warming and grinding, either in a traditional concher, or between rollers. Examples : "The chocolatier will conch the chocolate for 72 hours to achieve a perfectly smooth and rich flavor. " food process chemistry machine technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To play a conch seashell as a musical instrument, by blowing through a hole made close to the origin of the spiral. Examples : "Every morning, the island elder would conch, calling the villagers to the daily meeting. " music sound action culture tradition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A machine (rather like a rotating pestle and mortar) used to refine the flavour and texture of chocolate by warming and grinding. Examples : "The chocolate factory uses a conch to grind the cocoa beans for three days, resulting in a smoother, richer flavor. " food machine utensil technology process industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A person who operates such a machine. Examples : "The conch is responsible for operating the printing press at the newspaper office. " machine job person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading