grenade

BrE /ˈɡrenəd/ AmE /ˈɡrenəd/

noun en → es

1 WEAPON [singular] B2

a small bomb that is thrown or launched and explodes after a short time

granada

Collocations throw a grenade · detonate a grenade

  • The soldiers threw grenades into the enemy's position.

    Los soldados lanzaron granadas hacia la posición del enemigo.

2 SPORT [singular] C1

a small ball used in some sports, such as handball and water polo

pelota de mano / balón (en pololacuático)

Collocations hand grenade in handball · water grenade in water polo

  • The goalkeeper caught the hand grenade.

    El portero atrapó la pelota de mano.