conch
Example Sentences
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Hold a conch shell up to your ear and you can hear the sound of the sea.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026
Officers reported finding two empty conch shells next to a pot and an active fire.
From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2023
He blew into a conch to begin the ceremony and sang a song.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 21, 2023
Actors tapped out beats on native drums and blew conch shells, as a modern orchestra at the back of the stage accompanied them.
From Reuters • Jul. 19, 2023
Piggy had settled himself in a space between two rocks, and sat with the conch on his knees.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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