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shrapnel in Afrikaans

shrapnel in Afrikaans is skrapnel — shrapnel means metal fragments or fragments thrown out by an exploding shell, bomb, or mine.

shrapnel in Afrikaans

skrapnel
noun
fragments and debris thrown out by an exploding device

What does "shrapnel" mean?

  1. noun Metal fragments or fragments thrown out by an exploding shell, bomb, or mine.
    "Doctors spent hours removing shrapnel from the soldier's leg."
  2. noun Loose change or small coins (informal).
    "He emptied a pocketful of shrapnel onto the counter to pay for his coffee."

shrapnel in a sentence

  • Doctors spent hours removing shrapnel from the soldier's leg.
  • The old wall was still pitted with shrapnel scars from the war.
  • He emptied a pocketful of shrapnel onto the counter to pay for his coffee.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "shrapnel" in Afrikaans?

"shrapnel" in Afrikaans is skrapnel. shrapnel means: Metal fragments or fragments thrown out by an exploding shell, bomb, or mine.

How do you use "shrapnel" in a sentence?

Example: "Doctors spent hours removing shrapnel from the soldier's leg." In Afrikaans, "shrapnel" is skrapnel.

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