adjective
shelled
shehld
Shelled (adjective) means having had the outer shell removed. Example: “The recipe calls for a cup of shelled walnuts.”
adjective
1
Having had the outer shell removed.
"The recipe calls for a cup of shelled walnuts."
2
Having a hard outer shell.
"Turtles are shelled reptiles."
How to use shelled
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "with the shell taken off" (shelled nuts) or "possessing a shell" (a shelled creature) — context tells you which.
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What does “shelled” mean?
The word “shelled” means having had the outer shell removed. In plain terms, either "with the shell taken off" (shelled nuts) or "possessing a shell" (a shelled creature) — context tells you which.
How do you pronounce “shelled”?
“Shelled” is pronounced shehld (/ʃɛld/ in IPA).
How do you use “shelled” in a sentence?
Here is “shelled” used in a sentence: “The recipe calls for a cup of shelled walnuts.”
What is the opposite of “shelled”?
The opposite of “shelled” — its antonyms — is unshelled.
What part of speech is “shelled”?
“Shelled” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “shelled” have?
“Shelled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having had the outer shell removed.
