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Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

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.]

Shelling \Shell"ing\, n.
   Groats; hulled oats. --Simmonds.

Source : WordNet®

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"; "the shelling went on for hours
         without pausing" [syn: {barrage}, {barrage fire}, {battery},
          {bombardment}]
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