hand grenade

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noun

a 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.

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Origin of hand grenade

First recorded in 1655–65

How to use hand grenade in a sentence

Eating disorders, on the other hand, are driven largely by biological processes that occur on the inside.
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“After the New York mentality, it is the ultimate contrast to see people making things by hand,” he said.
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Thankfully, his assistant knows these roads like the back of his hand.
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The collection includes kimono capes and hand woven jump overalls.
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Prices are relatively inexpensive and come in at around 135 euros for a shirt or 35 euros for hand woven boxers.
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After relievedly giving the pistol to the nearest soldier, he stumbled quickly over to Brion and took his hand.
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She is quite true, but not wise, and your left hand must not know what your right hand is doing.
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
The aged woman made no reply; her eyes still studied Ramona's face, and she still held her hand.
Ramona|Helen Hunt Jackson
He came to the top of the stairs with a lamp in his hand, and wanted to know what the rumpus was about.
The Bondboy|George W. (George Washington) Ogden
She was holding the back of her chair with one hand; her loose sleeve had slipped almost to the shoulder of her uplifted arm.
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British Dictionary definitions for hand grenade

hand grenade

noun

a small metal or plastic canister containing explosives, usually activated by a short fuse and used in close combat

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