WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
hand′ grenade′,
- Militarya grenade or explosive shell that is thrown by hand and exploded either by impact or by means of a fuze.
- a grenade or glass missile containing a chemical, for extinguishing fire.
- 1655–65
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