fragmentation grenade

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fragmentation grenade - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  fragmentation grenade \fragmentation grenade\ n. (Mil.)
     A type of hand grenade designed to burst into multiple
     fragments upon detonation of the explosive charge; the
     fragments fly away at high velocity, killing or wounding
     persons nearby. Contrasted to concussion grenade. The
     common type of fragmentation grenade used by the American
     military was sometimes jocosely referred to as a pineapple
     from its reticulated surface appearance, resembling that of
     the fruit.
     [PJC]