unshell

/ʌnˈʃel/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove the shell from something, typically a nut or an egg

“She had to unshell the almonds before adding them to the salad.”

2. noun

the act of removing the shell from something

“The process of unshelling the walnuts was tedious.”

3. noun

a nut or other seed that has been shelled

“The unshelled almonds were sold at a lower price.”

Synonyms

  • peel
  • shell

Antonyms

  • shell