'Shelled' definitions:

Definition of 'shelled'

(from WordNet)
adjective
Of animals or fruits that have a shell [ant: shell- less, unshelled]

Definition of 'Shelled'

From: GCIDE
  • Shelled \Shelled\, a. (Zool.) Having a shell. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Shelled'

From: GCIDE
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To separate the kernels of (an ear of Indian corn, wheat, oats, etc.) from the cob, ear, or husk. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To throw shells or bombs upon or into; to bombard; as, to shell a town. [1913 Webster]
  • To shell out, to distribute freely; to bring out or pay, as money. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]

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