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

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of shelled

For homemade, combine ¾ cup sugar, ¾ cup water, ½ cup shelled and toasted pistachios and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. — Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 8 July 2026

These coiled, shelled relatives of squid and octopuses were abundant predators, hunting in the same waters as fish, turtles, sharks and extinct marine reptiles called plesiosaurs. — Torben Rick, The Conversation, 18 June 2026

Smith was shelled Saturday, allowing eight runs in 4 1/3 innings for Triple-A Charlotte. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

Enemy shelled battery position at 1815, causing casualties. — Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026

Despite that, getting shelled by both Troy and arch-rival Florida has to be a bitter pill to swallow for such a proud program. — Austin Perry Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026

After roasting, shelled pumpkin seeds will last one to two weeks at room temperature or up to one month in the refrigerator, notes Johnson. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 May 2026

The 16-way adjustable sport seats are standard, while performance seats shelled in carbon fiber—presenting more aggressive thigh and shoulder bolsters—are optionally available. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026

Peas Fresh peas, whether snow, snap, or shelled, hit the market around mid-April. — Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 27 Apr. 2026