1. the act of removing shells from nuts, eggs, or shellfish
2. military bombardment with artillery shells
Usage: military
3. the act of collecting seashells

Examples

• The shelling of peanuts took most of the afternoon.
• She spent hours shelling hard-boiled eggs for the potato salad.
• The shelling of the city continued through the night.
• Artillery shelling forced civilians to seek shelter.
• We went shelling along the beach at sunrise.
• The children enjoyed shelling and found many beautiful specimens.
• Shelling lobsters requires practice and the right tools.