flying shrapnel

Frequency: 8.015.1 per million words

describes pieces of metal moving through the air after an explosion

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Examples (10)

  • He was injured by flying shrapnel from the explosion.
  • The soldiers had to take cover from the flying shrapnel.
  • Be careful; there's a lot of flying shrapnel in this war zone.
  • The blast sent flying shrapnel in all directions.
  • She narrowly avoided being hit by flying shrapnel.
  • The debris included shards of glass and flying shrapnel.
  • During the demolition, flying shrapnel became a serious hazard.
  • The report detailed the dangers of flying shrapnel in urban combat.
  • He was fortunate to only sustain minor wounds from the flying shrapnel.
  • The explosion created a dangerous environment with flying shrapnel.