shelling

/ˈʃɛlɪŋ/
/ˈʃɛlɪŋ/
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Other forms: shellings

Definitions of shelling
  1. noun
    the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
    “the shelling went on for hours without pausing”
    synonyms: barrage, barrage fire, battery, bombardment
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    type of:
    fire, firing
    the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
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