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Vocabulary Entry
shelling
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of removing the outer covering or shell from something; also refers to the shells themselves.
Example Sentences
"The shelling of the peas took all afternoon."
"We collected seashells during our walk on the beach."
"The shelling of the nuts left a mess on the table."
V
verb
The act of removing the shell from something; also refers to the act of bombarding with artillery.
Example Sentences
"The soldiers began shelling the enemy's positions at dawn."
"She spent the morning shelling almonds for the recipe."
"The news reported extensive shelling in the war-torn city."