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shelling
noun
the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target
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ˈʃɛlɪŋ
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noun
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”
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they laid down a barrage in front of the advancing troops
the shelling went on for hours without pausing
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