shellproof

[ shel-proof ]

adjective
  1. protected against the explosive effect of shells or bombs.

Origin of shellproof

1
First recorded in 1860–65; shell + -proof

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British Dictionary definitions for shellproof

shellproof

/ (ˈʃɛlˌpruːf) /


adjective
  1. designed, intended, or able to resist shellfire

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