Meaning & Definition of Shelled in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Having a shell or outer covering removed.

  Example Sentence: The shelled nuts were ready to be eaten.

• Definition: Used to describe a military attack involving explosives.

  Example Sentence: The area was shelled by enemy forces.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: descascarado

• French: écossé

• German: geschält

• Russian: очищенный

Related Words

• 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.

Slang Meanings of shelled

• Meaning: Extremely tired or drained.

  Example Sentence: After that long hike, I felt totally shelled.

• Meaning: Under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

  Example Sentence: He was completely shelled at the party last night.