shrapnel
shrap
ˈʃræp
shrāp
nel
nəl
nēl
/ʃɹˈæpnə‍l/

Definition & Meaning of "shrapnel"in English

Shrapnel
01

fragments from an explosion, causing damage to surroundings

Grammatical Information
animacy status
inanimate
plural form
shrapnel
Examples
The blast sent shrapnel flying in all directions, causing injuries to nearby civilians.
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