Definition of "inshell" in Englisch

verb

1. (literary, rare) To enclose in a shell.

adjective

1. (agriculture, fishery) (of nuts, eggs, shellfish) Not removed from the shell.

   • Live inshell scallops are preferable to frozen scallop meats.

noun

1. (agriculture, fishery) A product (nut, shellfish) that has not been removed from its shell.

   • Inshells are shipped in 50-pound sacks, while shelled walnut pieces are shipped in 25-pound bags'