fragmentation grenade

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fragmentation grenade [‚frag·mən′tā·shən grə‚nād]

(ordnance)

A hand grenade designed to fragment, an effective weapon against personnel; since the thrower needs protective cover, it is used primarily for defensive operations, and is often called a defensive grenade.

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