grenade launcher
Americannoun
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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