shelled
/ʃɛld/
verb
- Past tense of shell: removed the outer covering from something.
- They shelled the hard-boiled eggs before making the salad.
- He shelled the walnuts and saved the meat for baking.
- She shelled the peas while watching television.
- Past tense of shell: bombarded with artillery shells.
- Artillery shelled the ridge to clear the way for the infantry.
- The enemy shelled the city for three days straight.
- The fort was shelled relentlessly during the siege.
adjective
- Having the outer covering (shell) removed.
- The recipe calls for shelled shrimp, not the ones with the shells on.
- Shelled sunflower seeds are easier to eat on a hike.
- I bought shelled peanuts for the party so guests wouldn't have to crack them.
- Having a hard outer covering (used to describe animals or objects).
- Turtles are shelled reptiles that carry their homes on their backs.
- Some shelled mollusks, like clams, bury themselves in the sand.
- The shelled creature retreated into its protective casing.
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