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Definition of grenade - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
weaponsmall bomb thrown by hand or launched mechanically
- The soldier lobbed a grenade over the wall..
2.
- He rudely called her a grenade at the party.
Images of grenade
small bomb thrown by hand or launched mechanically
Expressions with grenade
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situation or person that is highly volatile or dangerous
His temper is like a grenade without a pin.
accept something unpleasant to protect or help others
He decided to fall on a grenade for the team.
device causing bright flash and loud noise
The soldiers used a flash grenade to disorient the enemy.
small explosive device thrown by hand
The soldier threw a hand grenade into the bunker.
small explosive device that disorients with loud noise and bright light
The police used a stun grenade to disperse the crowd..
anti-personnel weapon dispersing shrapnel upon exploding
The soldier threw a fragmentation grenade into the bunker.
hand-held weapon firing explosive rockets or grenades
The soldier used a rocket-propelled grenade against the tank.
device that releases smoke for cover or signaling
The smoke grenade was used to signal the rescue team.
grenade that disorients with loud noise and bright light
The soldiers used a concussion grenade to enter the building.
grenade designed to start fires
The aircraft dropped a fire grenade on the target area.
weapon that shoots grenades, sometimes used for crowd control
The police used a grenade launcher during the protest.
device designed to launch grenades
The soldiers used a grenade thrower for long-range attacks.
grenade shot from a rifle using its muzzle or an attachment
The soldier fired a rifle grenade at the target.
Origin of grenade
French, grenade (pomegranate)
Terms with grenade included in their meaning
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military
safety handle on a hand grenade
acr: rocket-propelled grenade
weapon that launches grenades using a rocket
military
hold a grenade before throwing
military
pull the pin from a grenade and wait
military
long-handled German grenade used in World War II
military
pin preventing grenade detonation
military
the M79 grenade launcher used in Vietnam
military
Vietnam-era M79 grenade launcher
military
grenade that produces blinding flash and loud noise
weapon
fragmentation grenade used in military
military
deliberately kill a superior officer with a grenade
acr: grenade machine gun
gun that shoots grenades
military
type of hand grenade used in World War I and II
console play
grenade launcher used in first-person shooters, simple for beginners
military
remove the pin from a grenade
weapon
hand grenade ready to explode without safety pin
flashbang
grenade that disorients with loud noise and bright light
military
grenade designed to incapacitate by shock wave
firebomb
grenade designed to start fires
weaponry
grenade using thermite to create intense heat
military
grenade shot from a rifle using its muzzle or an attachment
Examples of grenade in a sentence
The grenade exploded, causing chaos in the bunker. They laughed at the grenade in the group. He avoided the grenade at the club.
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- French:grenade, boudin, ...
- German:Granate, Mauerblümchen, ...
- Italian:granata, cesso, ...
- Spanish:granada, chica poco atractiva, ...
- Portuguese:granada, espantalho, ...
- Chinese:手榴弹, 不吸引人的女孩, ...
- Japanese:手榴弾, ...
- Arabic:قُنبُلة يدوية, فَتاة غَيْر جَذّابَة, ...
- Hebrew:רִמּוֹן יָד, מְכֹעֶרֶת, ...
- Russian:граната, страшилка, ...
- Ukrainian:граната, страшко, ...
- Hindi:हथगोला, अनाकर्षक लड़की, ...
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