concussion grenade

American

noun

a grenade designed to inflict damage by the force of its detonation rather than by the fragmentation of its casing.

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Joel is finally ready to be a father figure to Ellie as they arrive at the fabled Firefly hospital . . . only to be knocked out by a concussion grenade and parted from her.

From Salon

Protesters allege the blast was caused by a concussion grenade thrown by officers; police say protesters rigged a propane canister to explode.

From Washington Times

She has sued law enforcement officers and Morton County, alleging police intentionally targeted her with a concussion grenade.

From Washington Times

Protesters allege the blast was caused by a concussion grenade thrown by officers, but law enforcement said it was caused by a propane canister that protesters rigged to explode.

From Seattle Times

Protesters allege the blast was caused by a concussion grenade thrown by officers, but police maintain it was caused by a propane canister that protesters rigged to explode.

From Seattle Times

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