ShellingWordNet Explorer

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noun

the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target

Words in this synset: barrage, barrage_fire, battery, bombardment
noun

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

verb

remove the husks from

Words in this synset: husk, shell
verb

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

verb

remove from its shell or outer covering

Words in this synset: shell
verb

take something out of its shell or pod

verb

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

Words in this synset: beat, beat_out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish
verb

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

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