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

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

Modi inaugurated a $300 million venue in the capital in July to host the summit meeting - a conch shell-shaped building that can seat more than 3,000.

From Reuters • Sep. 1, 2023

Ralph smiled and held up the conch for silence.

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding