Shelled

/ʃɛld/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To remove the outer covering or shell from (a fruit, nut, or other similar object).

She shelled the peas before cooking them.

To attack with artillery or bombs.

The enemy forces shelled the town throughout the night.

adjective

Having been removed from its shell; often used to describe nuts or seeds.

The recipe calls for shelled almonds.

Derived from the verb 'shell', meaning to remove the shell from something.

shelled out

To spend or pay a certain amount of money.

shelled beans

Beans that have had their outer shell removed.

shelled peas

Peas that have been removed from their pods.

shell

The hard outer covering of some animals and seeds.

dehusk

To remove the outer covering or husk.

peel

To remove the outer skin or layer.

Extremely tired or drained.

After that long hike, I felt totally shelled.

Under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

He was completely shelled at the party last night.