/ Dictionary / Index S star shell: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: star' shell" Pronunciation: [key] a shell that bursts in the air and produces a bright light to illuminate enemy positions. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. star-shaped starship Related Content Daily Word Quiz: secular Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language