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grenade Definition


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grenade
noun
    1. A small bomb thrown by hand or fired from a rifle.
    2. A glass projectile containing chemicals, eg for putting out fires, testing drains, dispensing poison gas or tear gas, etc.
Etymology: 16c as granade: from Spanish granada pomegranate.



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