sirpaleet — meaning in English
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English meaning
- shrapnel noun Metal fragments or fragments thrown out by an exploding shell, bomb, or mine.
- smithereens noun Small scattered fragments, especially from something broken violently.
Senses
sirpaleet is used for these senses in English:
- shrapnel (military) Any shot, fragments, or debris thrown out by an exploding shell, bomb, or landmine.
- smithereens (informal) Fragments or splintered pieces; numerous tiny disconnected items.
shrapnel — full definition
- noun Metal fragments or fragments thrown out by an exploding shell, bomb, or mine.
- noun Loose change or small coins (informal).