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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

  1. noun Metal fragments or fragments thrown out by an exploding shell, bomb, or mine.
  2. noun Loose change or small coins (informal).

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