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shrapnel

Definition

  • noun: small metal pieces that scatter outwards from an exploding bomb, shell, or mine
  • noun: a projectile that consists of a case provided with a powder charge and a large number of usually lead balls and that is exploded in flight

Examples

  • He has a piece of 'shrapnel' in his leg.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) So give her another shot! It could bring her into a coma. For Christ's sake, Olivia, she's going to kill herself down there! Go get the shot! I gotta get the shrapnel out of my ram. What? I have tweezers in my purse. David. Listen to me. I don't think a tranquilizer is gonna do shit. (..)
    2013 Evil Dead