smoke grenade

• Granada o dispositivo que libera una gran cantidad de humo denso al activarse, empleado para señalar, ocultar movimientos o crear efectos visuales en contextos militares, tácticos o recreativos.

A canister that emits thick smoke when ignited, used for signaling, concealment, or creating visual effects in military, tactical, or recreational settings.

1. Military deviceB2formal

   A canister that emits a large cloud of smoke when activated, used for signaling, concealment, or marking positions.

   granada de humo

   • The soldiers deployed a smoke grenade to cover their retreat.
   • The smoke grenade created a thick screen, hiding the vehicle from view.
   • They used a colored smoke grenade to signal the landing zone.

2. Paintball or airsoft equipmentB1informal

   A device used in recreational games like paintball or airsoft to create a smoke screen for tactical advantage.

   granada de humo

   • He threw a smoke grenade to confuse the opposing team.
   • The player used a smoke grenade to block the enemy's line of sight.
   • Smoke grenades are popular in scenario-based paintball games.