1
: having a shell especially of a specified kind
—often used in combination
pink-shelled
thick-shelled
2
a
: having the shell removed
shelled nuts
b
: removed from the cob
shelled corn
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The researchers also highlight turtle fossils found at the site, which can help outline the evolutionary story of the shelled reptiles.
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
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Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2025
All Day Mini Lunch Box in Dew Drop Unlike the brand's coolers, the shelled structure of these boxes helps protect your food from getting crushed, while the insulation keeps everything at the right temperature for hours.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2025
This viral vibe is shaped like the shelled creature it is named for—but unlike the unhurried animal, the stimulator is intense and adaptable.
—Gabrielle Kassel, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
Inspectors saw raw shelled eggs stored on top of the tortilla box in a walk-in refrigerator in the kitchen.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Shelled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shelled. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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shelled
adjective1
: having a shell especially of a specified kind
pink-shelled
hard-shelled
2
a
: having the shell removed
shelled nuts
shelled oysters
b
: removed from the cob
shelled corn
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