Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shrapnel
noun
/ˈʃræp.nəl/
Definition
Shrapnel refers to fragments of a bomb, shell, or other explosive device that are thrown out during an explosion.
Examples
- The soldiers were warned about the shrapnel from incoming artillery.
- During the battle, many civilians were injured by flying shrapnel.
- The explosion scattered shrapnel across a wide area.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe the dangerous pieces of metal that can cause injury or damage after an explosive detonates.
Synonyms
- fragments
- debris
- splinters
- shards
