grenade
/ɡrə ˈneɪd/
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Definition(s):
- (n) a small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile
Usage(s):
- Someone had slipped two hand grenades into the tent housing more than a dozen of the brigade's officers.
- The drug gangs have long used grenades in fighting with police and rivals.
- A broken window and structural damage were the result of a grenade attack on PTI magazine contributor Dejan Anastasijevic's home.
Quotes
- "Modern-day research uses genetic and molecular techniques as well as satellite tags, acoustic methods and aerial surveys rather than grenade-tipped harpoons," Australian Environment Minister Peter Garrett told reporters.on Nov 16, 2008 By: Peter Garrett Source: Reuters UK
- "The guy who threw the grenade was always at the top of the list," Davis said.on Aug 14, 2008 By: Morris Davis Source: USA Today
- "The grenade was fired from the (police) headquarters. This proves the attackers were government security forces or bad guys who are supported by the government," Chamlong said from the stage at the protest site where about 2,000 people have...on Nov 21, 2008 By: Chamlong Srimuang Source: FOXNews
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