Advertisement
Advertisement
eggshell
[eg-shel]
noun
the shell of a bird's egg, consisting of keratin fibers and calcite crystals.
a pale yellowish-white color.
rather bulky paper having a slightly rough finish.
adjective
like an eggshell, as in thinness and delicacy; very brittle; fragile.
being pale yellowish-white in color.
having little or no gloss.
eggshell white paint.
eggshell
/ ˈɛɡˌʃɛ /
noun
the hard porous protective outer layer of a bird's egg, consisting of calcite and protein
a yellowish-white colour
a type of paper with a slightly rough finish
(modifier) (of paint) having a very slight sheen
an eggshell finish
to be very cautious or diplomatic for fear of upsetting someone
adjective
of a yellowish-white colour
eggshell paint
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
While he was there, it appeared that everyone was "on eggshells" with leaders smiling, but wary that "you don't quite know what is going to shift".
French winemakers are walking on eggshells at the moment, fearful of saying anything that might aggravate the situation.
But later investigations revealed that the site was littered with eagle eggshells — the child had likely been taken by birds of prey, not an uncommon fate for mammals of small stature.
Although most of the foster families he lived with were kind, he said part of him always felt like a guest, walking on eggshells or needing to prove his worth.
Sophie, not her real name, said being around her 32-year-old autistic son who has the condition was akin to "living on eggshells".
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse
