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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

1.

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:
bombexplosiveshell
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