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

Protesters blew conch shells - the sound is considered auspicious.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 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

Simon opened his mouth to speak but Ralph had the conch, so he backed to his seat When the assembly was silent Ralph turned to Piggy.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding