rifle-grenade

A soldier loads a rifle-grenade onto the muzzle of his rifle.

Definition

Noun: A rifle-grenade is a type of grenade designed to be launched from a rifle, typically by using a special attachment or by being fitted onto the muzzle of the weapon and propelled by a blank cartridge or a special propellant.

Usage Examples

• (A grenade launched from a rifle.)
• (Historical military use of such projectiles.)
• (Instruction on proper handling.)

Advanced Usage

• "to fire a rifle-grenade": to launch a grenade from a rifle.
  • The troops were ordered to fire a rifle-grenade at the fortified bunker. (To discharge the grenade using the rifle.)
• "rifle-grenade launcher": a device attached to a rifle that enables the launching of such grenades.
  • The soldier fitted the rifle-grenade launcher onto his rifle before combat. (The attachment used for launching.)

Variants and Related Words

• Rifle (n): a gun with a long barrel, designed for firing bullets with high accuracy over long distances.
  • He cleaned his rifle after the shooting competition. (The firearm used to launch the grenade.)
• Grenade (n): a small explosive device thrown by hand or launched.
  • The soldier threw a hand grenade into the trench. (A general explosive device, distinct from a rifle-grenade.)

Synonyms

• Projectile grenade: a grenade that is launched rather than thrown.
• Muzzle-launched grenade: a grenade fired from the muzzle of a rifle.

Related Idioms

• "to throw a grenade": (idiomatically) to introduce a controversial or disruptive element into a situation.
  • His comment about the budget was like throwing a grenade into the meeting. (A metaphor for causing chaos.)
  • Note: This idiom is not directly related to rifle-grenade but uses the word "grenade" figuratively.