shrapnel
shrap
ˈʃræp
shrāp
nel
nəl
nēl
grapnel

Definition & Meaning of "shrapnel"in English

Shrapnel
01

fragments from an explosion, causing damage to surroundings 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Plural form
shrapnel
Examples
The blast sent shrapnel flying in all directions, causing injuries to nearby civilians. 
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