SHELLED Meaning and
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Shelled is an adjective that refers to something that has had its outer protective covering removed. This term can be applied to various contexts, including natural objects, cooking, or warfare. In botany, shelled pertains to plants or fruits that have had their outer husk or shell removed, revealing the edible part within. For example, peanuts and pistachios are commonly referred to as shelled nuts once the hard outer shell has been taken off, making their consumption easier.
In culinary terms, shelled can also describe seafood, specifically shellfish, such as shelled oysters or shelled clams. Here, shelled signifies that the mollusk or crustacean has been opened, so only the fleshy part of the animal is presented for cooking or eating.
Furthermore, in a military or warfare context, shelled refers to an area or structure that has been subjected to artillery fire or bomb attacks. When a location is shelled, it means that explosive projectiles, often in the form of shells, have been fired upon it. This can cause significant destruction, damaging buildings, infrastructure, or the landscape.
Overall, the term shelled implies the removal of a protective layer, whether referring to the outer husk of a plant, the hard exterior of a nut, the shell of shellfish, or the impact of artillery bombardment.
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Separated from the shell; under fire of shells.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of SHELLED
The word "shelled" originates from the Old English word "sceald", which means "hard or tough outer covering". This Old English term is related to the Proto-Germanic word "skaldus", meaning "to shell or husk". The word gradually evolved in Middle English to "shel" and later into "shelled" with the addition of the suffix "-ed", indicating the past participle form of the verb.
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