grenade

simple noun22 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.3

A small bomb thrown by hand.

A shoulder-fired weapon that launches a grenade with a rocket motor.

A real grenade that is armed and capable of exploding, as opposed to a dummy.

A non-lethal grenade that produces a blinding flash and loud noise to disorient targets.

A grenade that releases smoke to provide cover or for signaling.

A grenade designed to break into many small pieces upon detonation.

An assault carried out using grenades.

A weapon that fires grenades farther than they can be thrown by hand.

The standard term for a grenade detonating.

A common phrasal verb meaning to explode.

Describes where a grenade comes to rest after being thrown or fired.

The most common way to say you propel a grenade by hand.

To remove the safety pin to arm the grenade for detonation.

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

A slightly more explicit way to say 'pull the pin from'.

To possess a grenade.

To have a grenade on one's person.

To throw a grenade lightly or casually.

To have a grenade in one's hand.

To be equipped with a grenade as a weapon.

To throw a grenade in a high arc.

To throw a grenade with great force.