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GRENADES Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word grenades. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word grenades. (close relations)
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armaments
nounn
noun

• weaponry used by military or naval force

• the act of equipping with weapons in preparation for war

bombs
verb, nounv, 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
nounn
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
nounn
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
nounn
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
nounn
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, nounv, 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, nounv, 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.

Best Hypernyms For GRENADES

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bomb armaments explosives munitions weapons

Alternatives for ARMAMENTS

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