Definitions for hand grenade
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
hand′ grenade`(n.)
an explosive shell that is thrown by hand and exploded by impact or by means of a fuze.
Category: Military
Origin of hand grenade:
1655–65
Princeton's WordNet
hand grenade(noun)
a grenade designed to be thrown by hand
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
hand grenade(noun)ˈhændˌgʌn
a small round explosive device that is thrown
Wiktionary
hand grenade(Noun)
A small hand-held explosive device designed to be thrown at the enemy.
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