GRENADES Synonyms
5 hypernyms for grenades. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for GRENADES
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| armaments | noun n | |||||
noun • weaponry used by military or naval force • the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war | ||||||
| bombs | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions • strong sealed vessel for measuring heat of combustion • an event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual verb • throw bombs at or attack with bombs • fail to get a passing grade | ||||||
| explosives | noun n | |||||
adjective • serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst noun • a chemical substance that undergoes a rapid chemical change (with the production of gas) on being heated or struck adjective satellite • liable to lead to sudden change or violence • sudden and loud | ||||||
| missiles | noun n | |||||
noun • a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control • a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled | ||||||
| munitions | noun n | |||||
noun • weapons considered collectively • military supplies • defensive structure consisting of walls or mounds built around a stronghold to strengthen it verb • supply with weapons | ||||||
| projectiles | noun n | |||||
noun • a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled • any vehicle self-propelled by a rocket engine adjective satellite • impelling or impelled forward | ||||||
| shells | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun • the material that forms the hard outer covering of many animals • hard outer covering or case of certain organisms such as arthropods and turtles • the hard usually fibrous outer layer of some fruits especially nuts • the exterior covering of a bird's egg • a rigid covering that envelops an object • a very light narrow racing boat • the housing or outer covering of something • a metal sheathing of uniform thickness (such as the shield attached to an artillery piece to protect the gunners) • the hard largely calcareous covering of a mollusc or a brachiopod verb • use explosives on • create by using explosives • fall out of the pod or husk • hit the pitches of hard and regularly • look for and collect shells by the seashore • come out better in a competition, race, or conflict • remove from its shell or outer covering • remove the husks from | ||||||
| torpedoes | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • An electric ray of the genus Torpedo. • A cylindrical explosive projectile that can travel underwater and is used as a weapon. • A submarine sandwich. • A naval mine. • An explosive device buried underground and set off remotely, to destroy fortifications, troops, or cavalry; a land torpedo. • A professional gunman or assassin. • A small explosive device attached to the top of the rail to provide an audible warning when a train passes over it. • A kind of firework in the form of a small ball, or pellet, which explodes when thrown upon a hard object. • An automobile with a torpedo body. • (usually in the plural) A woman's shoe with a pointed toe. • (usually in the plural) A large breast; breast with a large nipple. • A marijuana cigarette. verb • To send a torpedo, usually from a submarine, that explodes below the waterline of the target ship. • To sink a ship with one of more torpedoes. • To undermine or destroy any endeavor with a stealthy, powerful attack. | ||||||