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Meanings of conch in English
Musical instrument made from a seashell (conch)
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Usage of conch in English
1
It is in plain sight, nestled in the heart of a conch-shell.
2
There was no solemn assembly for debate nor dignity of the conch.
3
When I saw Jack I was sure he'd go for the conch.
4
By the time Ralph finished blowing the conch the platform was crowded.
5
Then Krishna also blew his conch filling the welkin with its blare.
6
I bet if I blew the conch this minute, they'd come running.
7
Urione rang with conch shell alarms and the tramp of many feet.
8
Ralph found his cheek touching the conch and took it from Piggy.
9
He lay on his conch, his head bound about with a napkin.
10
The conch was a yard or so in front of the negro.
11
A conch shell horn, the sound unmistakable, blew three high, sweet notes.
12
Evening meals might feature fried conch, pumpkin fritters or even chicken roti.
13
He turned half toward him, clutching the conch to his brown chest.
14
Smiling, Bludd explained, The remains of a conch shell from Mother Earth.
15
The two others were an undersized conch and a towering Bahama negro.
16
He held the conch before his face and glanced round the mouth.
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United Kingdom
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United States of America
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