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shelled

The correct spelling is shelled.

How to pronounce shelled

verb

Say it like: She-lle-d

The correct spelling is shelled. To remove the outer covering or shell of something. For example: "Nuts shell in falling."

Usage Examples

Nuts shell in falling.

shelled peas

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To remove the outer covering or shell of something.
  2. 2.To bombard, to fire projectiles at, especially with artillery.
  3. 3.To disburse or give up money, to pay. (Often used with out).
  4. 4.To fall off, as a shell, crust, etc.
  5. 5.To cast the shell, or exterior covering; to fall out of the pod or husk.

adjective

  1. 1.(often in combination) Having a shell; testaceous.
  2. 2.Having had the shell removed.
  3. 3.Unable to keep up in a race, having used up one's reserves of energy.

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