Shelling (Noun)
Meaning
The heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target; "they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops"; "the shelling went on for hours without pausing".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The city suffered intense shelling from enemy forces for days, causing widespread destruction and displacement.
- The sounds of distant shelling grew louder as we approached the front lines of the battlefield.
- Residents were forced to evacuate their homes due to the relentless shelling that threatened their safety.
- During the siege, the shelling continued unabated, weakening the defenses of the fortified city.
- As the battle raged on, the shelling intensified, raining down a hail of bombs and artillery shells on the unsuspecting town.