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Meaning of shelled

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

shelled

Pronunciation:

verb

Definitions

  1. To remove the outer covering or shell of something.

  2. To bombard, to fire projectiles at, especially with artillery.

  3. To disburse or give up money, to pay. (Often used with out).

  4. To fall off, as a shell, crust, etc.

adjective

Definitions

  1. (often in combination) Having a shell; testaceous.

  2. Having had the shell removed.

    Example: shelled peas

    Synonyms:deshelled
  3. Unable to keep up in a race, having used up one's reserves of energy.