Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
flashbang
noun
/ˈflæʃbæŋ/
Definition
A flashbang is a type of grenade designed to produce a blinding flash of light and an intense sound to disorient individuals nearby.
Examples
- The police deployed a flashbang to distract the suspects during the raid.
- After the flashbang went off, the room was filled with confusion and chaos.
- He was momentarily stunned by the intense light of the flashbang.
Meaning
It is often used by law enforcement and military personnel during tactical operations to distract or incapacitate targets temporarily.
Synonyms
- stun grenade
- diversionary device
- flash grenade
