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Term: Star Shell

Description:

A star shell is a type of firework projectile that releases bright flares or bursts of light into the sky. It is commonly used for illumination or signaling purposes, especially in military operations.

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

1. A firework projectile that releases bright flares or bursts of light into the sky for illumination or signaling purposes.

Usages:

Usages 1:

The soldiers launched a star shell into the night sky to provide illumination during their covert mission.

Sample Sentences:

Sentence 1:

The display at the fireworks show was made even more magnificent with the addition of mesmerizing star shells.

Sentence 2:

During the military exercise, the soldiers used a star shell to signal the start of the attack.

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