hand grenade

English

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhænd.ɡɹəˈneɪd/, /ˈhænd.ɡɝˈneɪd/

Noun

hand grenade (plural hand grenades)

  1. (military) A small hand-held explosive device designed to be thrown at the enemy.
  2. (archaic) fire grenade (kind of portable fire extinguisher)

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