star-shell

A form of star shell — A type of ammunition shell which bursts to release a shower of stars for illuminating enemy positions etc.

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Meanings

nounstar-shell (plural star-shells)

plural star-shells

  1. alternativeAlternative form of star shell.
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APA

star-shell. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/star-shell

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“star-shell.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/star-shell. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “star-shell,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/star-shell.

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