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Rareshellacking
The correct spelling is shellacking.
How to pronounce shellacking
verb
Say it like: She-lla-kin-g
The correct spelling is shellacking. To coat with shellac. For example: "2015 AFL Grand Final, West Coast Eagles copped a shellacking. If they turned up to the game prior to the second half, they may have been in the Contest."
Usage Examples
“2015 AFL Grand Final, West Coast Eagles copped a shellacking. If they turned up to the game prior to the second half, they may have been in the Contest.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To coat with shellac.
- 2.To beat; to thrash.
- 3.To inflict a heavy defeat upon.
noun
- 1.A heavy defeat, drubbing, or beating; used particularly in sports and political contexts.
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