noun
Uncommon
shelling
SHEH-lihng
Shelling (noun) means a sustained attack using artillery. Example: “Residents took shelter in the basement during the shelling.”
noun
1
A sustained attack using artillery.
"Residents took shelter in the basement during the shelling."
2
The act of removing shells from nuts, peas, or similar produce.
"Shelling the peas took most of the afternoon."
How to use shelling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither an artillery bombardment, or the everyday task of taking the shell off nuts or peas.
Common pairings
heavy shelling
pea shelling
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- Plural
- shellings
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Rhymes for shelling
telling
welling
selling
yelling
felling
spelling
dwelling
swelling
smelling
gruelling
modelling
expelling
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Frequently asked questions
What does “shelling” mean?
The word “shelling” means a sustained attack using artillery. In plain terms, either an artillery bombardment, or the everyday task of taking the shell off nuts or peas.
How do you pronounce “shelling”?
“Shelling” is pronounced SHEH-lihng (/ˈʃɛlɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “shelling” in a sentence?
Here is “shelling” used in a sentence: “Residents took shelter in the basement during the shelling.”
What part of speech is “shelling”?
“Shelling” is a noun.
Is “shelling” a common word?
“Shelling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “shelling” have?
“Shelling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a sustained attack using artillery.
