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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

unshelling

/ˌʌnˈʃɛlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does unshelling mean?

verb

to remove the shell from (a nut, seed, etc.), or to come out of a shell, as if emerging from a state of inactivity or seclusion.

Example

"The squirrel began unshelling the acorns, revealing the edible kernels inside."

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