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Grenade

/ɡrəˈneɪd/
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(noun) A small explosive device, designed to be thrown by hand or launched using a rifle, grenade launcher, or rocket.

Mommy, I want you to buy me a grenade!
I have a grenade.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The soldier carefully threw a smoke ____ to provide cover for his squad as they moved across the open field.

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