Shelling: meaning, definitions and examples

Use to describe the act of continuous firing of explosive projectiles, typically done by artillery.

• The village suffered heavy shelling during the conflict
• After the shelling ended, the survivors emerged from their shelters

Refers to a sustained attack with bombs or artillery, usually intended to cause widespread destruction.

• The city endured a relentless bombardment during the war
• The constant bombardment of information overloads our brains

Often refers to a concentrated artillery bombardment over a wide area or also metaphorically for a continuous flow of questions or criticisms.

• The soldiers advanced under a heavy barrage of enemy fire
• She faced a barrage of questions during the press conference

Broad term for any aggressive action against an enemy or target, can be used in both physical and metaphorical contexts.

• The army launched a surprise attack at dawn
• His comments were seen as an attack on her credibility

This word is often used when talking about removing the outer covering of certain types of food, like nuts and peas. It implies that a hard shell is being taken off.

• She spent the afternoon shelling peanuts for the party

This term is used broadly for removing the skin or outer layer from fruits and vegetables. It is generally associated with soft, edible outer layers.

• He stood by the sink, peeling potatoes for dinner

The word 'husking' is specifically used for removing the husk or outer covering of grains, such as corn. Husking is most commonly associated with corn.

• Every summer, we help our grandparents husking corn

This is a more general term that can be used in various situations to refer to taking something away. It doesn't specify what type of covering or layer is being taken off.

• She is skilled at removing stains from clothes