grenade
word
/ɡɹəˈneɪd/
gruh-NAYD
/ɡɹənˈeɪd/
gruh-NAYD
Definition
A grenade is a small explosive weapon that can be thrown by hand and is designed to explode a short time after a pin is released.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to hand grenades used in the military or police, but can also mean similar explosive devices. Not used for fruit ('pomegranate') despite similar spelling. Common in war, action movies, and video games.
Spanish: granada (explosivo)Portuguese (BR): granada (explosivo)Portuguese (PT): granada (explosivo)Chinese (Simplified): 手榴弹Chinese (Traditional): 手榴彈Hindi: ग्रेनेडArabic: قنبلة يدويةBengali: হ্যান্ড গ্রেনেড - গ্রেনেডRussian: гранатаJapanese: 手榴弾Vietnamese: lựu đạnKorean: 수류탄Turkish: el bombasıUrdu: ہتھیلا بم - دستی بمIndonesian: granat tangan
Example Sentences
The soldier threw a grenade over the wall.
basic
Never touch a grenade you find on the ground.
basic
A grenade can cause serious injury or death.
basic
He pulled the pin from the grenade and shouted for everyone to get down.
natural
After the explosion, only pieces of the grenade were left.
natural
In many games, you can pick up a grenade to use against your enemies.
natural