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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈʃræpnəl/
shrapnel means: Small pieces thrown through the air when a bomb or similar weapon explodes.
noun
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Small pieces thrown through the air when a bomb or similar weapon explodes.
- Shrapnel struck his leg.
- The blast sent shrapnel through the windows.
- Doctors removed a piece of shrapnel from her shoulder.
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Small broken pieces or scraps scattered around after something is damaged or torn apart.
- The torn bag left shrapnel everywhere.
- I swept the plastic shrapnel off the floor.
- The dog left sandwich shrapnel all over the sofa.
Questions about shrapnel
What does shrapnel mean?
Small pieces thrown through the air when a bomb or similar weapon explodes.
What is shrapnel in other languages?
Türkçe: şarapnel · Español: metralla · Français: éclats · Deutsch: Granatsplitter · Italiano: schegge · 日本語: 破片
How do you pronounce shrapnel?
It is pronounced /ˈʃræpnəl/.
How do you use shrapnel in a sentence?
Shrapnel struck his leg. The blast sent shrapnel through the windows.
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