grenade

• Petite arme explosive conçue pour être lancée à la main ou tirée depuis un lanceur, qui explose à l'impact ou après un délai; par extension, tout projectile ou bombe explosif de petite taille.

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.

   Grenade (arme explosive)

   • 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.