1. Verb
The place of the dead, or of souls after death; the grave; -- called in Hebrew sheol, and by the Greeks hades.
2. Verb
The place or state of punishment for the wicked after death; the abode of evil spirits. Hence, any mental torment; anguish.
3. Verb
A place where outcast persons or things are gathered
4. Verb
A dungeon or prison; also, in certain running games, a place to which those who are caught are carried for detention.
5. Verb
A gambling house.
6. Verb
A place into which a tailor throws his shreds, or a printer his broken type.
7. Verb
To overwhelm.
8. Noun
noisy and unrestrained mischief; "raising blazes"
Vocabulary classified under Law
9. Noun
any place of pain and turmoil; "the hell of battle"; "the inferno of the engine room"; "when you're alone Christmas is the pits"
Vocabulary classified under Geography
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