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smoke grenade
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Princeton's WordNet
smoke bomb, smoke grenadenoun
a bomb that gives off thick smoke when it explodes; used to make a smoke screen or to mark a position
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Smoke grenade
A smoke grenade is a canister-type grenade used as a signaling device, target or landing zone marking device, or as a screening device for unit movements.Smoke grenades generally emit a far larger amount of smoke than smoke bombs, which are a type of fireworks typically started with an external fuse rather than a pin and are more complex. Smoke grenades often cost around US$40 compared to smoke bombs, which can often cost just a few cents. The phrase "to smoke", meaning to fake, bluff, or beat around the bush, comes from the military usage of smoke grenades to obscure and conceal movement; similarly, "pop smoke", derived from a common way of ordering the use of smoke grenades, is used as a slang term for quickly leaving a place.
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smoke grenade
A smoke grenade is a type of canister or device designed to emit a thick cloud of smoke when ignited or activated. They are commonly used in military operations for signaling, screening, and masking movements, but they are also used in rescue missions, crowd control, and sometimes in paintball or airsoft games for similar tactical advantages.
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Smoke grenade
Smoke grenades are canister-type grenades used as ground-to-ground or ground-to-air signaling devices, target or landing zone marking devices, or as screening devices for unit movements. Smoke grenades are normally considered non-lethal, although incorrect use may cause death. The body consists of a sheet steel cylinder with a four emission holes on top and one on the bottom to allow smoke release when the grenade is ignited. The filler consists of 250 to 350 grams of colored smoke composition. The reaction is exothermic and grenade casings will often remain scalding hot for some time even after the grenade is no longer emitting smoke. Another type of smoke grenade is the bursting variation. These are filled with white phosphorus, which is spread by explosive action. White phosphorus catches fire in the presence of air, and burns with a brilliant yellow flame, while producing copious amounts of white smoke. These double as incendiary grenades, and a variant of these are also launched from infantry-portable or armored fighting vehicle-mounted grenade launchers. Users must also be wary of wind direction when using smoke grenades.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of smoke grenade in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of smoke grenade in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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