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Eggshells

Noun (Plural):

1. The hard outer covering of an egg, composed mostly of calcium carbonate.

2. Fragments of eggshells used as a compost or fertilizer.

3. A metaphorical expression that signifies extreme fragility or sensitivity.

Example Sentences:

1. Carefully peel off the eggshell without breaking the cooked egg inside.

2. She sprinkled crushed eggshells around her plants to protect them from slugs.

3. The couple walked on eggshells around their quarrelsome neighbors.

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