shelling

[ˈʃɛlɪŋ]

shelling Definition

• 1. the act of removing the shell or outer covering from something, especially nuts or seeds
• 2. the firing of artillery shells

Using shelling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shelling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The shelling of the city lasted for three days.

• Example

  She spent the afternoon shelling peas.

• Example

  He was wounded in the shelling.

shelling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for shelling

• bombardment
• shellfire
• peeling
• husking
• artillery fire

Phrases with shelling

• shell shock

  a psychological condition caused by prolonged exposure to active warfare, especially being under bombardment

  Example

  Many soldiers suffered from shell shock during World War I.

• shelling out

  spending or paying a large amount of money

  Example

  I had to do some serious shelling out to get my car fixed.

• shelling peas

  removing the outer covering of peas

  Example

  She spent the afternoon shelling peas for dinner.

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Summary: shelling in Brief

The term 'shelling' [ˈʃɛlɪŋ] has two main meanings. The first refers to the act of removing the shell or outer covering from something, such as nuts or seeds. The second meaning is the firing of artillery shells, often used in the context of warfare. Examples include 'She spent the afternoon shelling peas' and 'The shelling of the city lasted for three days.'