grenade

/ɡɹəˈneɪd/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

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

2

A pomegranate.

3

A charge similar to a fireball, and made of a disc-shaped bomb shell, but with only one set of flames at the top.

4

An unattractive girl.

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