2shell verb
shells; shelled; shell·ing [+ obj] 1 : to remove the shell or outer covering of (something)
▪ shell peanuts/peas 2 : to shoot shells at (someone or something) using large guns
▪ They shelled the enemy troops. ▪ The town was shelled during the battle. 3 US, informal : to score heavily against (a pitcher) in baseball — usually used as (be) shelled ▪ He was shelled in the second inning.
▪ shell peanuts/peas
▪ They shelled the enemy troops. ▪ The town was shelled during the battle.
shell out [phrasal verb]
shell out or shell out (money) informal : to pay a large amount of money for something — usually + for ▪ I'm going to have to shell out for these shoes. ▪ He shelled out $400 for the tickets.
