grenade

gre-nade · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A small bomb thrown by hand or launched mechanically.

  2. 2.

    A glass container that is thrown to release chemicals, such as for extinguishing fires or dispersing crowds.

Forms

plural: grenades

Phrases & expressions

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    hand grenade — a grenade designed to be thrown by hand
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    grenade launcher — a weapon that fires grenades
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    smoke grenade — a grenade that produces smoke for concealment
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    stun grenade — a non-lethal grenade designed to disorient

Related words

See also: bomb, explosive, weapon
Synonyms: bomb, explosive

Etymology

From French grenade ("pomegranate"), from Old French pomme grenate, from Latin pomum granatum ("seedy apple"). The weapon was named for its resemblance to the fruit's shape and fragmentation.