Definition

A person or machine that removes the outer covering from something, such as seeds or shells, or someone who collects seashells.

Example

The sheller quickly removed the shells from the corn, making it ready for cooking.

Conversation

Did you know there are people who make a living as a sheller?

Really? I didn't know that! What do they do exactly?

They usually remove shells from things like corn or even collect seashells.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to see how they do it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sheller → The word 'sheller' is formed from 'shell' (from Old English *scealu*, meaning a hard outer covering) and '-er' (meaning a person who). A sheller is a person who removes the shell from something, typically nuts or shellfish.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who removes the 'hard outer covering' ('shell') of something — that's what a sheller does.

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