rifle grenade

noun

, Military.

1. a grenade designed to be fired from a grenade launcher attached to the muzzle of a rifle or carbine.

rifle grenade

noun

1. a grenade fired from a rifle

Word History and Origins

Origin of rifle grenade¹

First recorded in 1910–15

Example Sentences

Hadi allegedly assembled the bomb, which police investigators said consisted of a 60 mm mortar round and a rifle grenade, Dema-ala told reporters.

From Seattle Times

In images from the scene, the truck’s body appears to have been sprayed with bullets and a remnant of an MG2 40mm rifle grenade is visible next to a small pool of blood.

From Washington Post

LEFT: The shell from an exploded rifle grenade found in Bago following the military crackdown.

From Washington Post

Troops used rifle grenades to break up a protest in the town, witnesses and domestic media said.

From Reuters

The police fired back, killing six bodyguards and seizing at least 17 firearms and rifle grenades inside the compound.

From Seattle Times