adjective

shelled

shehld

Shelled (adjective) means having had the outer shell removed. Example: “The recipe calls for a cup of shelled walnuts.”

adjective

Having had the outer shell removed.

"The recipe calls for a cup of shelled walnuts."

Having a hard outer shell.

"Turtles are shelled reptiles."

How to use shelled

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither "with the shell taken off" (shelled nuts) or "possessing a shell" (a shelled creature) — context tells you which.

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Antonyms

unshelled

Related words

unshelled

Rhymes for shelled

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Frequently asked questions

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.

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