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

In the meantime, species like the queen conch have lacked federal environmental protection and moved steadily toward extinction.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 27, 2023

Officers reported finding two empty conch shells next to a pot and an active fire.

From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 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

By custom now one conch did for both twins, for their substantial unity was recognized.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding