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shelling |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Shell \Shell\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Shelled}; p. pr & vb n. {Shelling}.] 1. To strip or break off the shell of to take out of the shell, pod, etc.; as to shell nuts or pease; to shell oysters. 2. To separate the kernels of (an ear of Indian corn, wheat, oats, etc.) from the cob, ear, or husk. 3. To throw shells or bombs upon or into to bombard; as to shell a town. {To shell out}, to distribute freely; to bring out or pay as money. [Colloq.] From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Shelling \Shell"ing\, n. Groats; hulled oats. --Simmonds. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: shelling n : the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target; "they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops" [syn: {barrage}, {barrage fire}, {battery}, {bombardment}]
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