metralla — meaning in English

English meaning

• shrapnel noun Metal fragments or fragments thrown out by an exploding shell, bomb, or mine.

Senses

metralla is used for these senses in English:

• grapeshot (historical) A cluster of small iron balls, put together in a canvas bag in order to be used as a charge for a cannon.
• shrapnel (military) Any shot, fragments, or debris thrown out by an exploding shell, bomb, or landmine.

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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