Shell out has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Noun
1
A game played on a billiard table, a variation of pool.
Verb
1
administer or bestow, as in small portions
"administer critical remarks to everyone present"
"dole out some money"
"shell out pocket money for the children"
"deal a blow to someone"
"the machine dispenses soft drinks"
2
To pay money, to disburse; especially, to pay a great deal of money.
Example Sentences
"administer critical remarks to everyone present"
verb
"dole out some money"
verb
"shell out pocket money for the children"
verb
"deal a blow to someone"
verb
"the machine dispenses soft drinks"
verb
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