: shell material (as of mollusks or turtles) or their substance. … mere effigies and shells of men … Thomas Carlyle. : a shell-bearing mollusk. : a narrow light racing boat propelled by one or more …

shelling noun [U] (REMOVING COVER) the act of removing the hard outer covering of something, especially nuts, eggs, or some vegetables:

1. To shed or become free of a shell. 2. To look for or collect shells, as on a seashore: spent the day shelling on Cape Cod.

The town sustained weeks of heavy shelling.

Definitions of shelling noun the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target “the shelling went on for hours without pausing” synonyms: barrage, barrage fire, battery, …

The practice of shelling various foods has been documented in several ancient cultures, emphasizing its long-standing significance in cuisine. The term 'shelling' has roots not only in food preparation but …

Definition of shelling noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

shelling, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

1) The act of firing explosive projectiles, such as shells, grenades, mortars, at a target during warfare or military conflict. It's a form of attack normally executed by artillery, tank, or naval units.

Aug 10, 2025 · Shallow, irregular cracks that appear on the surface of a coating such as plaster or mortar.