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grenade launcher

American  

noun

Military.
  1. a device attached to the muzzle of a rifle, permitting the firing of rifle grenades.


Etymology

Origin of grenade launcher

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

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In addition, he constructs stands for writing pens from parts of a grenade launcher and a cartridge case.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 7, 2023

Poland's highest ranking police officer has confirmed to local media that he accidentally set off a grenade launcher given to him as a gift by Ukraine.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2022

Rifles compatible with detachable magazines cannot have both a folding stock and a flash suppressor or grenade launcher, according to the law.

From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2022

Russian grenade launcher operators take part in combat drills at the Kadamovsky range in the Rostov region, Russia December 14, 2021.

From Reuters • Jan. 6, 2022

Among the grunts, some carried the M-79 grenade launcher, 5.9 pounds unloaded, a reasonably light weapon except for the ammunition, which was heavy.

From "The Things They Carried" by Tim O'Brien

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