hand grenade
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.
Origin of hand grenade
First recorded in 1655–65
Words nearby hand grenade
hand bell,
hand brake,
hand down,
hand drill,
hand glass,
hand grenade,
hand horn,
hand in,
hand in glove,
hand in hand,
hand in the till, with one's
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