Outcome of shell burst (5)
I believe the answer is:
hatch
This clue might be a double definition.
'outcome' is the first definition.
Although both the answer and definition are singular nouns, I can't see how one could define the other.
'shell burst' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe you can see an association between them that I don't see?
'of' acts as a link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for hatch that I've seen before include "Devise" , "Incubate - plan" , "Incubate - opening" , "Emerge from shell" , "Mountain goat" .)