minishell
nounUK /ˈmɪniʃɛl/
US /ˈmɪniʃɛl/
A minishell is a tiny computer program that lets you type commands to talk to the computer.
The teacher showed us how to open a minishell and type a simple command.
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2. A small, lightweight shell program used in embedded systems or minimal computing environments.
The device runs a minishell to save memory.
3. A small shell-like structure in biology, such as a tiny protective casing.
The minishell of the sea creature was barely visible.
4. A minimal user interface that accepts only basic commands.
The old game used a minishell for its menu.