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shelled (opposite of unshelled)
[ʃɛld]
adjective
descascado
1.
Having had the shell removed; with the outer covering taken off
The shelled peanuts are ready to eat.
Os amendoins descascados estão prontos para comer.
2.
Referring to shellfish or mollusks with the shell removed
Shelled shrimp is convenient for cooking.
O camarão descascado é conveniente para cozinhar.
3.
Having experienced bombardment or artillery fire
The shelled building was damaged beyond repair.
O edifício bombardeado foi danificado irreparavelmente.
Synonyms
peeled
hulled
removed
bombarded
Antonyms
unshelled
intact
whole
undamaged
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
descascado
Most common usage for food items
Portugal
descascado
Standard usage across Portugal
Brazil
sem casca
Alternative phrase meaning 'without shell'
Related Idioms & Phrases
shelled out (spent money)
take shell fire (be bombarded)
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