shelling
/ˈʃɛlɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of shell: removing the outer covering from something.
- They are shelling clams at the seafood market.
- She is shelling peas for dinner.
- He was shelling walnuts while watching TV.
- Present participle of shell: firing explosive shells at a target.
- They were shelling the village all night long.
- The army is shelling enemy positions from a distance.
- The warship was shelling the coastal defenses.
noun
- The act of removing the outer covering from something, such as nuts, eggs, or seafood.
- She spent the afternoon shelling hard-boiled eggs for the salad.
- Shelling peanuts is a common job at the factory.
- The children helped with the shelling of the pistachios.
- The act of firing explosive shells or artillery at a target.
- Soldiers took cover during the heavy shelling.
- The news reported that the shelling had damaged several buildings.
- The constant shelling of the city forced many residents to flee.
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