Star Shell (Noun)
Meaning
An artillery shell containing an illuminant.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The star shell burst in the air, bathing the battlefield in a brilliant white light that made it difficult for the enemy to hide.
- As the artillery unit fired the star shell, the darkness was suddenly illuminated, revealing the enemy's position.
- The commander ordered the artillery team to fire a star shell to light up the night sky and guide the troops through the dense forest.
- The star shell exploded above the enemy's trenches, casting an eerie glow over the landscape and making it easier for the soldiers to aim their guns.
- During the night attack, the star shell fired by the artillery unit lit up the enemy's defenses, allowing the infantry to launch a successful assault.