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Term: Shelly

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A given name, usually used as a nickname for Michelle or Michelle variants.

Sample Sentence: Shelly is excited to start her new job next week.
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Sense 2: Refers to something or someone covered in shells or having a shell-like appearance.

Sample Sentence: Walking along the beach, we found a beautiful shelly seashell.
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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Describing something that is related to or resembling a shell.

Sample Sentence: The shelly texture of the newly hatched turtle's shell felt rough.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1: Describing an action done in a cautious or careful manner, as if to protect oneself.

Sample Sentence: She crept shelly through the dark forest in fear of encountering wild animals.

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