Meaning Of Hell

v. t.

The place of the dead, or of souls after death; the grave; -- called in Hebrew sheol, and by the Greeks hades.
v. t.

The place or state of punishment for the wicked after death; the abode of evil spirits. Hence, any mental torment; anguish.
v. t.

A place where outcast persons or things are gathered
v. t.

A dungeon or prison; also, in certain running games, a place to which those who are caught are carried for detention.
v. t.

A gambling house.
v. t.

A place into which a tailor throws his shreds, or a printer his broken type.
v. t.

To overwhelm.