grenade

• Kleines explosives Kampfmittel, das meist mit der Hand geworfen oder mit einem Gewehr abgeschossen wird und bei Aufprall oder nach einer Verzögerung detoniert.

A small explosive device typically thrown by hand or launched from a rifle, designed to detonate upon impact or after a timed fuse.

1. Explosive weaponB2formal

   A small explosive device thrown by hand or launched from a rifle, designed to explode on impact or after a short delay.

   Granate

   • The soldier pulled the pin and threw the grenade.
   • Grenades are used in close combat situations.
   • The explosion from the grenade was heard across the field.