Shrapnel refers to the pieces of a bomb, shell, or bullet that has exploded. During wars, many soldiers are treated for shrapnel wounds.
Applied as an appellation to a kind of shell invented by Gen. H. Shrapnel of the British army.
Noun
shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight
a.
Applied as an appellation to a kind of shell invented by
Gen. H. Shrapnel of the British army.
n.
A shrapnel shell; shrapnel shells, collectively.
Shrapnel
Applied as an appellation to a kind of shell invented by Gen. H. Shrapnel of the British army.
Usage Examples
Accidents happen, whether they're car accidents, friendly fire, drug overdoses. Accidents happen, and they're tragic. It's like a bomb that goes off and pieces of shrapnel rip into the flesh of the family. It's the families that need the compassion, because everywhere they walk, every day, someone reminds them of their loss.
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Other Usage ExamplesThe word experience is like a shrapnel shell, and bursts into a thousand meanings.