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Meaning of the word grenade in English

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grenade

US /ɡrəˈneɪd/

UK /ɡrəˈneɪd/

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Noun

a small bomb thrown by hand or launched from a rifle

Example:

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The soldier pulled the pin from the grenade and threw it.

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They used tear gas grenades to disperse the crowd.

Synonym:

bomb explosive shell

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