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grenade launcher

nounfemininetécnico/ˈlɐ̃.sɐ ɣɾɐˈna.dɐʃ/low

lan·ça-gra·na·das

Definition

A portable or mounted weapon that fires grenades.
The soldier was equipped with a grenade launcher.
The grenade launcher was mounted on the armored vehicle.
Common collocations
grenade launcherautomatic grenade launchershoulder-fired grenade launcher

Etymology

Do francês 'lance-grenades'.

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