rifle grenade
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of rifle grenade
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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Amnesty says among the arms were US-supplied high-capacity launchers for stun and smoke grenades.
From BBC • Oct. 22, 2025
As the defenders mounted a counterattack from their northern flank, the attacking tanks went into reverse, setting off smoke grenades to obscure their hasty retreat.
From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2023
Authorities said Wednesday that two search warrants served at a home and storage facility linked to Graziano resulted in the seizure of “numerous” AR-15 style rifles, handguns, ammunition, smoke grenades, “survivalist gear” and body armor.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2022
Authorities eventually launched smoke grenades into the crowd, which caused the protesters to separate.
From Washington Times • Jun. 30, 2022
Dozens of smoke grenades tumbled through the air.
From The Green Beret by Schoenherr, John
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