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.

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

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.