noun fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion
Shrapnel is fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion, used as a weapon.
Shrapnel has been used in warfare for centuries, dating back to the invention of gunpowder weapons.
In medical contexts, shrapnel refers to the fragments of metal or other materials that are embedded in a person's body as a result of an explosion or other traumatic event.
Shrapnel is often used in warfare to cause damage to enemy forces.
Shrapnel was used as a metaphor in the writer's description of the aftermath of a violent event.
The psychologist discussed the psychological impact of shrapnel injuries on war veterans.
The military analyst analyzed the distribution of shrapnel fragments in the explosion site.
The emergency room doctor treated a patient with shrapnel wounds from a bombing incident.
The demolition expert carefully removed shrapnel from the building after the controlled explosion.
The historian researched the use of shrapnel shells during World War I.
The forensic investigator collected shrapnel evidence to determine the cause of the explosion.