GRENADE Definition & Meaning

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grenade

[gri-neyd]

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noun

a small shell containing an explosive and thrown by hand or fired from a rifle or launching device.
a similar missile containing a chemical, as for dispersing tear gas or fire-extinguishing substances.

verb (used with object)

grenaded, grenading

to attack with a grenade or grenades.

grenade

/ ɡ��ɪˈ�Ա�ɪ�� /

noun

a small container filled with explosive thrown by hand or fired from a rifle
a sealed glass vessel that is thrown and shatters to release chemicals, such as tear gas or a fire extinguishing agent

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of grenade¹

1525–35; < French < Spanish granada pomegranate, special use of granado having grains < Latin ��ٳܲ�. See grain, -ate ¹

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of grenade¹

C16: from French, from Spanish granada pomegranate, from Late Latin ��ٲ�, from Latin ��ٳܲ� seedy; see _grain

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Officers, sometimes using pepper spray and stun grenades to clear a path, then slash the boats with knives to render them unusable.

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His description matches accounts from his unit mates, who told Ukrainian investigators they were instructed to execute prisoners and throw grenades into dugouts even if the enemy had surrendered.

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Officials fired tear gas and flash-bang grenades at demonstrators who threw rocks and other objects at federal vehicles that departed from the business park gates.

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They launched tear gas canisters and smoke grenades into the street, leaving a toxic cloud in the air.

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The troops and federal officers used pepper balls, tear gas canisters, flash-bangs and smoke grenades to break up the crowd.

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Grenada grenade launcher

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