noun Uncommon

shelling

SHEH-lihng

Shelling (noun) means a sustained attack using artillery. Example: “Residents took shelter in the basement during the shelling.”

noun

A sustained attack using artillery.

"Residents took shelter in the basement during the shelling."

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 notes

In plain EnglishEither an artillery bombardment, or the everyday task of taking the shell off nuts or peas.

Common pairings

heavy shelling pea shelling

Word forms

shellings plural

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Synonyms

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battery bombardment barrage barrage fire

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Rhymes for shelling

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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.

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