Shelling

/ˈʃɛlɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of bombarding a target with artillery or explosive shells.

The shelling of the city resulted in significant destruction.

The process of removing the outer layer or shell from something, such as nuts or eggs.

After the shelling process, we were left with a bowl of delicious nuts.

In agriculture, the removal of the outer husk of grains or seeds.

Shelling the corn is an important step before processing it into meal.

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

under heavy shelling

Experiencing intense bombardment.

shelling out

To pay or spend money lavishly.

to go into your shell

To withdraw from social life.

bombardment

An attack by artillery fire or bombs.

artillery

Large-caliber guns used in warfare on land.

To spend money quickly or extravagantly.

He's really shelling out for that new car.

To criticize someone harshly.

The coach was shelling the players for their poor performance.