UNSHELLING Antonyms

• a natural object that covers or envelops

• an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)

• the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it

• the act of protecting something by covering it

• the work of applying something

• the act of enclosing something inside something else

• surrounding and closing in on or hemming in

• shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

• the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target

• closely encircling

• the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped

• an enveloping bandage

• include or contain; have as a component

• contain or hold; have within

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• be divisible by

• be capable of holding or containing

• hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

• enclose in, or as if in, a case