grenade launcher

noun

, Military.

1. a device attached to the muzzle of a rifle, permitting the firing of rifle grenades.

Word History and Origins

Origin of grenade launcher¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

During a subsequent search of Bingham’s residence, authorities found 160 firearms, including an automatic assault rifle with an attached grenade launcher, along with silencers and motorcycle-gang-related paraphernalia.

From Los Angeles Times

They said things like “I was on my John Gotti,” got bottle service at LIV in Miami, bought a grenade launcher that didn’t have any grenades, or watched a lot of YouTube documentaries about Big Meech.

From Salon

Israel released a video showing what it said was a militant with a rocket-propelled grenade launcher entering Al-Quds Hospital.

From Seattle Times

It released footage it said showed men at the hospital gate, one of whom appeared to carry a rocket-propelled grenade launcher.

From Reuters

It released footage it said showed a group of men at the hospital gate, one of whom appeared to be carrying a rocket-propelled grenade launcher.

From Reuters