mollusk

UK
/ˈmɒl.əsk/
US
/ˈmɑː.ləsk/

Translations

mollusknoun
mollusks
pl
UK
/ˈmɒl.əsk/
US
/ˈmɑː.ləsk/
The scientist studied the mollusk to understand its unique shell structure.
Ученый изучал моллюска, чтобы понять уникальную структуру его раковины.
Additional translations
molluskadjective
more mollusk
Comp.
most mollusk
Super.
UK
/ˈmɒl.əsk/
US
/ˈmɑː.ləsk/
Used attributively before nouns to denote relation to mollusks, e.g. 'mollusk shell'.

Definitions

mollusknoun
A soft-bodied invertebrate animal, often with a hard shell, belonging to the phylum Mollusca, which includes snails, clams, and octopuses.
The mollusk slowly emerged from its shell, revealing its soft body.
molluskadjective
Relating to or characteristic of mollusks.
The researcher presented her findings at the mollusk symposium.