Flash-Bang

Pronunciation: /flæʃ-bæŋ/

Definitions of flash-bang

noun a type of grenade that produces a blinding flash of light and a loud noise to disorient people

Example Sentences

A1 The flash-bang grenade made a loud noise and bright light.

A2 The SWAT team used a flash-bang to disorient the suspects during the raid.

B1 The security guard threw a flash-bang to create a diversion and escape with the hostages.

B2 The military unit deployed flash-bang devices to stun the enemy before launching an attack.

C1 The special forces team used flash-bang grenades to clear the building of hostiles.

C2 The tactical team utilized flash-bang devices to neutralize the threat and secure the area.

adjective describing something related to the use or effect of a flash-bang grenade

Example Sentences

A1 The flash-bang fireworks were very loud and bright.

A2 The flash-bang alarm system startled the intruders.

B1 The flash-bang grenade disoriented the enemy during the raid.

B2 The flash-bang photography technique created stunning visual effects.

C1 The flash-bang marketing campaign captured the attention of a wide audience.

C2 The flash-bang special effects in the movie were incredibly realistic.

Examples of flash-bang in a Sentence

formal The police used a flash-bang grenade to disperse the crowd.

informal The SWAT team tossed a flash-bang into the room before entering.

slang I heard a loud bang followed by a bright flash - must have been a flash-bang.

figurative The unexpected news hit her like a flash-bang, leaving her stunned.

Grammatical Forms of flash-bang

• past tense: flashed-banged
• plural: flash-bangs
• comparative: more flash-bang
• superlative: most flash-bang
• present tense: flash-bangs
• future tense: will flash-bang
• perfect tense: have flashed-banged
• continuous tense: is flash-banging
• singular: flash-bang
• positive degree: flash-bang
• infinitive: to flash-bang
• gerund: flash-banging
• participle: flash-banged

Origin and Evolution of flash-bang

First Known Use: 1960 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'flash-bang' originated from the combination of the words 'flash' and 'bang', representing the sudden flash of light and loud noise produced by a device of this nature.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a type of non-lethal explosive device used by law enforcement and military for crowd control and entry tactics, 'flash-bang' has since become a commonly used term in popular culture to refer to any similar type of device or situation involving a sudden burst of light and sound.