Shrapnel

Pronunciation: /ˈʃræpnəl/

Definitions of shrapnel

noun fragments of a bomb, shell, or other object thrown out by an explosion

Example Sentences

A1 The soldier was hit by shrapnel during the battle.

A2 The explosion sent shrapnel flying in all directions.

B1 The doctor removed the shrapnel from the soldier's leg.

B2 The shrapnel from the bomb caused extensive damage to the building.

C1 The forensic team analyzed the shrapnel to determine the type of explosive used.

C2 The shrapnel wounds required immediate surgery to remove the fragments.

Examples of shrapnel in a Sentence

formal The explosion sent shrapnel flying in all directions, causing extensive damage.

informal Be careful, there's shrapnel everywhere from that blast!

slang I got hit by some shrapnel from the explosion, but I'm okay.

figurative Her harsh words felt like emotional shrapnel, piercing through my heart.

Grammatical Forms of shrapnel

• past tense: shrapnelled
• plural: shrapnels
• comparative: more shrapnel
• superlative: most shrapnel
• present tense: shrapnels
• future tense: will shrapnel
• perfect tense: have shrapnelled
• continuous tense: is shrapnelling
• singular: shrapnel
• positive degree: shrapnel
• infinitive: to shrapnel
• gerund: shrapnelling
• participle: shrapnelling

Origin and Evolution of shrapnel

First Known Use: 1806 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'shrapnel' originated from the name of Henry Shrapnel, a British army officer who invented a type of artillery shell filled with small round projectiles.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the projectiles in Shrapnel's artillery shells, the term 'shrapnel' has evolved to describe any fragments or debris from an explosion that cause injury or damage.