star shell

noun

1

: a shell that on bursting releases a shower of brilliant stars and is used for signaling

2

: a shell with an illuminating projectile

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1876, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for star shell

• barbell
• bedwell
• befell
• bluebell
• bombshell
• bridewell
• capelle
• cartel
• carvel
• clamshell
• cogswell
• compel