star shell
1star shell — star′ shell n. mil a shell that bursts in the air and produces a bright light to illuminate enemy positions • Etymology: 1875–80 …
2star shell — n. Mil. a shell timed to burst in midair in a shower of bright particles that light up the surrounding terrain …
3star 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 …
4star shell — šviečiamasis sviedinys statusas T sritis Gynyba apibrėžtis Specialusis šviečiamosios veikmės sviedinys vietovei taikinio rajone naktį apšviesti. Šviečiamasis sviedinys gali būti parašiutinis ir be parašiuto. Sviedinyje be parašiuto yra iki 24… …
5star 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 …
6star 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… …
7star shell — a shell that bursts in the air and produces a bright light to illuminate enemy positions. [1875 80] * * * …
8star shell — noun an explosive projectile which bursts in the air to light up an enemy s position …
9star|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)… …
10Shell (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… …
