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Complete Definition of "shrapnel"

English
Etymology
G. from General Henry Shrapnel, who invented an exploding fragmentation shell.

Noun
shrapnel

  1. A collective term for fragments and debris thrown out by an exploding shell or landmine.
  2. (slang) Money, especially coinage.

Translations
Finnish: sirpale
Portuguese: estilhaço
Spanish: metralla
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