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Grenade

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Podcast 1 · Introduction

Grenade

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech
noun
Pronunciation
grih-NAYD  /ɡrɪˈneɪd/
Definition
A small explosive device thrown by hand or launched from a launcher, designed to detonate after a short delay or on impact; a glass globe formerly thrown to disperse chemicals.
Plain meaning
A grenade is a small explosive device thrown by hand in combat — named for the pomegranate fruit whose shape the earliest grenades resembled.
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Neutral in military and defence contexts. Grenade is well-known vocabulary in everyday English through news, film, and games. The hand grenade is one of the most recognised pieces of military equipment in popular culture.
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Podcast 2 · Daily Use

Two British voices, real conversation

Grenade used naturally — examples, nuances, and close synonyms.

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Podcast 3 · Prompt Engineering

Using “Grenade” in AI prompts

An instructor and student walk through real, copy-ready developer prompts.

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