Mills bomb

/ mɪlz /

noun

1. a type of high-explosive hand grenade

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mills bomb¹

C20: named after Sir William Mills (1856–1932), English inventor

Example Sentences

The Mills bomb was rapidly ousting all other kinds, and shortly became almost the only one in normal use.

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The Mills bomb, which has a scored surface to prevent slipping, is about the shape and size of a large lemon.

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The Mills bomb fires by pulling out a pin which releases a lever which explodes the bomb after four seconds.

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A Mills bomb did not seem to have much effect on their occupants.

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