Meaning & Definition of word "Shelling"
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.