Shelling Definition & Meaning
shelling
- noun
- the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target; "they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops"; "the shelling went on for hours without pausing"
"Shelling" in song lyrics
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"best beaches for shelling"
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"best time for sea shelling"
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"central fl. beach shelling"
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Words that rhyme with shelling
Usage tips for "shelling"
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- What does shelling mean?
- the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target; "they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops"; "the shelling went on for hours without pausing"
- What part of speech is shelling?
- Shelling is a noun.