Meaning & Definition of word "Shelling"
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Shelling
/ˈʃɛlɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. The act of bombarding a target with artillery or explosive shells.
- Example: The shelling of the city resulted in significant destruction.
- 2. The process of removing the outer layer or shell from something, such as nuts or eggs.
- Example: After the shelling process, we were left with a bowl of delicious nuts.
- 3. In agriculture, the removal of the outer husk of grains or seeds.
- Example: Shelling the corn is an important step before processing it into meal.
Etymology
From the verb 'shell', meaning to remove the shell from something.
Common Phrases and Expressions
under heavy shelling:
Experiencing intense bombardment.
shelling out:
To pay or spend money lavishly.
to go into your shell:
To withdraw from social life.
Related Words
bombardment:
An attack by artillery fire or bombs.
artillery:
Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.
Slang Meanings of shelling
Meaning: To spend money quickly or extravagantly.
Example Sentence: He's really shelling out for that new car.
Meaning: To criticize someone harshly.
Example Sentence: The coach was shelling the players for their poor performance.