fragmentation grenade

fragmentation grenade
fragmentation grenade fragmentation grenade n. (Mil.) A type of hand grenade designed to burst into multiple fragments upon detonation of the explosive charge; the fragments fly away at high velocity, killing or wounding persons nearby. Contrasted to {concussion grenade}. The common type of fragmentation grenade used by the American military was sometimes jocosely referred to as a {pineapple} from its reticulated surface appearance, resembling that of the fruit. [PJC]

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  • fragmentation grenade — a grenade with a heavy metal casing that shatters, on exploding, into fragments that travel at high speed and with great force. [1955 60] * * * …   Universalium

  • fragmentation grenade — small explosive device that scatters metal fragments over a wide area after being tossed or launched …   English contemporary dictionary

  • fragmentation — (n.) 1881, from FRAGMENT (Cf. fragment) + ATION (Cf. ation). Fragmentation grenade attested from 1918 …   Etymology dictionary

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  • fragmentation bomb — noun a bomb with only 10 to 20 per cent explosive and the remainder consisting of casings designed to break into many small high velocity fragments; most effective against troops and vehicles • Syn: ↑antipersonnel bomb, ↑anti personnel bomb,… …   Useful english dictionary

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