Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
shrapnel-wound
noun
/ˈʃræp.nəl wuːnd/
Definition
An injury caused by fragments of a bomb, shell, or other explosive device.
Examples
- The soldier suffered from a severe shrapnel wound after the explosion.
- Doctors treated multiple patients with shrapnel wounds following the attack.
Meaning
A shrapnel wound refers to the damage inflicted on the body by small, sharp pieces of metal that are propelled during an explosion.
Synonyms
- fragment injury
- explosive injury
- blast injury
