flash bang

Noun

Meaning

flash bang (plural flash bangs)

Alternative form of flash-bang

flash-bang (plural flash-bangs)

A hand grenade that produces a very bright flash and a loud explosion, but no shrapnel and minimal explosive force, to disorient the target.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Alternative names

flash-bang

Synonyms

stun grenade concussion grenade flash grenade

Related terms

thunderflash

Examples

A judge ruled in favor of a Black Lives Matter group on Friday, banning Seattle police from using tear gas, pepper spray and flash-bang devices to disperse crowds at protests. Source: Internet

Both rounds produce a reduced flash-bang like live rounds used in combat. Source: Internet

One broke at the feet of an officer, spilling gasoline which ignited when a flash-bang grenade went off. Source: Internet

Protesters began gathering Wednesday afternoon outside the Third Precinct headquarters, but by early evening, officers were trying to disperse the crowds using flash-bang grenades and tear gas. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

flash around flash back flash back to flash bangs flash boiler flash bulb