star shell — star′ shell n. mil a shell that bursts in the air and produces a bright light to illuminate enemy positions • Etymology: 1875–80 … From formal English to slang
star shell — n. Mil. a shell timed to burst in midair in a shower of bright particles that light up the surrounding terrain … English World dictionary
star shell — noun an artillery shell containing an illuminant • Hypernyms: ↑flare, ↑flash * * * noun Etymology: star (I) + shell 1. : a shell that on bursting releases a shower of brilliant stars and is used for signaling 2 … Useful english dictionary
star shell — noun Date: circa 1876 1. a shell that on bursting releases a shower of brilliant stars and is used for signaling 2. a shell with an illuminating projectile … New Collegiate Dictionary
star shell — /ˈsta ʃɛl/ (say stah shel) noun 1. the creamy shell of the gastropod Astralium aureum, found around the coast of Australia; used for decoration. 2. Military an artillery shell which, as it bursts, releases a shower of stars to illuminate the… …
star shell — a shell that bursts in the air and produces a bright light to illuminate enemy positions. [1875 80] * * * … Universalium
star shell — noun an explosive projectile which bursts in the air to light up an enemy s position … English new terms dictionary
star|burst — «STAHR BURST», noun, adjective. –n. 1. something shaped like the bursting forth of a star s rays; a star shaped figure or design: »... a flamboyant 55 ft. neon trademark with a starburst on top (Sunday Times). 2. = star shell. (Cf. ↑star shell)… … Useful english dictionary
Shell (projectile) — This article is about the artillery projectile. For the small arms ammunition, see Shotgun shell. Some sectioned shells from the First World War. From left to right: 90 mm fragmentation shell, 120 mm pig iron incendiary shell, 77/14 model 75 mm… … Wikipedia
shell star — Astron. a type of star showing bright emission lines superimposed on its normal absorption spectrum, presumably caused by a gaseous shell around the star. * * * shell star noun (astronomy) A star surrounded by a gaseous shell • • • Main Entry:… … Useful english dictionary
