grenade

/ɡrəˈneɪd/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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