fire a grenade

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To launch a grenade, usually from a special device (a launcher).

grenadeVERB + GRENADE

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fire

Examples (10)

  • The soldier raised his launcher to fire a grenade at the enemy bunker.
  • Police had to fire a tear gas grenade to disperse the crowd.
  • He was trained on how to fire a rocket-propelled grenade.
  • They heard the sound when the enemy fired a grenade across the street.
  • Do not fire the grenade until you have a clear target.
  • The rebels fired a grenade into the compound.
  • It is dangerous to fire a grenade in such a confined space.
  • The sergeant ordered his men to fire a smoke grenade for cover.
  • A specialized attachment allows the rifle to fire a grenade.
  • Reports confirmed that the troops did not fire a single grenade during the standoff.