grenade
/ɡrəˈneɪd/
noun
- A small explosive device thrown by hand or launched, designed to explode and cause damage.
- In the video game, you can pick up a grenade and toss it at enemies.
- The soldier pulled the pin from the grenade and threw it toward the target.
- The training exercise used dummy grenades that made a loud noise but no shrapnel.
- Something that resembles a grenade in shape or function, such as a fire extinguisher or a spray can.
- Some pepper spray cans are designed like a grenade for easy grip.
- The scientist used a small chemical grenade to disperse the gas.
- The firefighter grabbed a grenade-shaped extinguisher to put out the small fire.