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/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.
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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.