26984 words

shrapnel

3 definitions • 4 examples
1
small pieces of metal that fly through the air when a bomb or similar weapon explodes and are intended to injure people:

Examples:

Twelve people were hit by shrapnel in the attack.
a shrapnel wound
2
a small amount of money in the form of coins:

Examples:

I wondered if the shrapnel in my pocket was enough for a burger and chips.
3
small pieces of metal blown through the air when a bomb or other device explodes:

Examples:

Most of the injuries were caused by flying shrapnel.

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