1. having the shell removed
2. having a shell or hard outer covering

1. past tense of shell: removed the shell or outer covering from something
2. past tense of shell: fired artillery shells at a target
Usage: military

Examples

• She bought shelled peanuts for the recipe.
• The shelled eggs were ready for cooking.
• Shelled creatures like turtles have natural protection.
• He shelled the walnuts with a nutcracker.
• They shelled peas on the front porch.
• The army shelled the enemy position.
• We found shelled corn at the market.
• The lobster was already shelled when served.