Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

grenade

noun

grəˈnāde

Definition

A small bomb that can be thrown by hand or launched from a weapon.

Examples

The soldier threw a grenade into the enemy bunker.
During the training exercise, they practiced using smoke grenades to obscure visibility.
He pulled the pin and tossed the grenade away before taking cover.

Meaning

A grenade is an explosive device designed to be thrown or launched, which explodes upon impact or after a short delay, causing destruction and injury to those nearby.