conch
Example Sentences
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Chipped conch shells and scattered bone whistles point to a musical ambience.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
The race starts any time from midnight to noon on race day, with one hour till race start signalled by blowing a conch.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2024
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
Ralph thrust the conch into Jack's arms and sat down on the trunk.
From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding
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