grenade

Meanings

• noun

  A type of explosive military projectile, designed to be thrown or launched, and exploding on contact with its target or when armed and triggered.

  - "The soldier threw a grenade into the enemy trench."
  - "The grenade exploded with a loud bang."
  - "The team relied on their grenades to clear the room of enemies."

• noun

  A handheld explosive device, typically containing a blast fragmentation effect.

  - "The terrorist threw a grenade into the crowd."
  - "The grenade landed at our feet, we had to move fast."
  - "The grenade went off unexpectedly, causing chaos."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡɹəˈneɪd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50497466"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grenade
bomb , tomb , comb , gomb , dom

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Variants

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grenade , grenades , concussion grenade , concussion grenades , fragmentation grenade , fragmentation grenades , stun grenade , stun grenades , smoke grenade , flash grenade , flash grenades , flash-bang , flash-bang grenade , flash-bang grenades , flash-bangs

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Etymology

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From French grenade, from grenade (pomegranate), because the early grenades were modeled after the fruit.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of a grenade in battle was in 1422 during the Siege of Meaux in the Hundred Years' War.

2. The largest grenade ever made weighed over 1,000 pounds and was used during World War II.

3. The term 'grenade' comes from the French word for 'pomegranate', due to the early grenades being shaped like the fruit.

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Related Concepts

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1. Explosive: A substance or device that produces an explosive reaction when stimulated, releasing energy in the form of heat, sound, and pressure.

2. Hand grenade: A type of grenade designed to be thrown by hand.

3. Frag grenade: A type of hand grenade that explodes upon impact, fragmenting into numerous smaller pieces, causing damage to a large area.

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Culture

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Grenades have been used in military warfare since the late 15th century. They have been a staple of infantry combat and have been used in various forms throughout history. Grenades have been featured in numerous works of literature, art, and music, often as symbols of destruction and chaos.

How to Memorize "grenade"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, round, metal object with a safety pin and a handle.
   - Visualize a soldier throwing a grenade into a room filled with enemies.
   - Imagine the grenade exploding with a loud bang and fragmenting into numerous pieces.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grenade' with 'explosive', 'military', and 'warfare'.
   - Associate the word 'grenade' with 'bang', 'boom', and 'loud noise'.
   - Associate the word 'grenade' with 'soldier' and 'battlefield'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Grenade starts with 'G', just like 'Gunpowder' and 'Grenade'.
   - Remember GRENADE as 'Goes Running Nearby And Explodes Dangerously Easy'.

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