the place of the dead, or of souls after death; the grave; -- called in hebrew sheol, and by the greeks hades.-the place or state of punishment for the wicked after death; the abode of evil spirits. hence, any mental torment; anguish.-a place where outcast persons or things are gathered-a dungeon or prison; also, in certain running games, a place to which those who are caught are carried for detention.-a gambling house.-a place into which a tailor throws his shreds, or a printer his broken type.-to overwhelm.