 shell_out |
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| 1. | [ verb ] administer or bestow, as in small portions | |
| Synonyms: | distribute deal dispense allot administer dole_out dish_out deal_out parcel_out lot mete_out | |
| Examples: | "administer critical remarks to everyone present" "dole out some money" "shell out pocket money for the children" "deal a blow to someone" |
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| Related terms: | give assign give deal reallot dispenser allotment dispenser deal allocator distributor | |
| Similar spelling: |
sell_out shield shelled |
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