shell
noun
a hard outer covering of an animal, as the hard case of a mollusk, or either half of the case of a bivalve mollusk.
shelling
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present participleof shell.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Instead of shelling out at least $1,999 up front, Duo buyers can lease their foldable for $57.99 a month across a two-year schedule, or $82.99 a month across 12 months.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
But shelling out a joint-British record fee showcased City's perseverance to acquire their man and those upstairs at Etihad Stadium have shown unequivocal faith to both player and manager.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
But when you’re shelling out thousands for a posh pod, those things matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
But shelling out $85 cash for this perfect, pilgrim/courthouse dress was the only right decision in that moment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
But Teenie kept her busy from dawn to dusk doing what Polly considered to be slave labor—peeling potatoes, shelling peas, shucking corn, and carrying heavy stacks of kindling for the fire.
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
