reshelling
nounUK /ˌriːˈʃɛlɪŋ/
US /ˌriˈʃɛlɪŋ/
The act of putting a new shell on something.
The crab's reshelling happens when it grows too big for its old shell.
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2. The process of replacing the outer casing of a device or machine.
The reshelling of the old laptop gave it a fresh new look.
3. The act of moving a snail or hermit crab into a larger shell.
Hermit crab reshelling should be done gently to avoid stress.
4. The rebuilding of a building's outer walls or structure.
The reshelling of the warehouse preserved its historic facade.