Definition of shelling

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  • shelling is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • shelling is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • shelling is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of shelling

  • the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target (noun)

    Examples

    1. the shelling went on for hours without pausing

    Synonyms

    1. barrage
    2. barrage fire
    3. battery
    4. bombardment

See definition of shelling in Merriam Webster