star shell

/stɑr ʃɛl/
IPA guide

Other forms: star shells

Definitions of star shell
  1. noun
    an artillery shell containing an illuminant
    see moresee less
    type of:
    flare, flash
    a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
Cite this entry
Style:
MLA
  • MLA
  • APA
  • Chicago

Copy citation
DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘star shell'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback
Word Family