shellburst

/ˈʃelbaːst/

Definitions

1. noun

a burst of shellfire, especially from a naval gun or artillery, that hits a target

“The city suffered a devastating shellburst during the war.”

2. verb

to fire a burst of shells at (a target)

“The artillery shellburst the enemy’s stronghold.”

Synonyms

  • bombardment
  • shellfire

Antonyms

  • ceasefire
  • silence