Synonyms of shelled

shelled

verb

past tense of shell

1

as in peeled

to remove the natural covering of

shelling peanuts

Synonyms & Similar Words

• peeled
• husked
• barked
• shucked
• hulled
• skinned
• flayed
• scaled
• stripped
• exposed
• denuded
• bared
• pared
• stript

2

as in bombed

to use bombs or artillery against

the enemy shelled the city for days without letup

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bombed
• battered
• bombarded
• attacked
• cannonaded
• blitzed
• pounded
• blitzkrieged
• ravaged
• raked
• strafed
• assaulted
• enfiladed
• hit
• assailed
• devastated
• struck

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Recent Examples of shelled

Whether raw or roasted, whole or shelled, pumpkin seeds make a versatile and tasty addition to snacks, salads, and other meals. —Johna Burdeos, Health, 1 Oct. 2024