shrapnel noun

ADJ. flying He was hit in the arm by flying shrapnel.

QUANT. piece

VERB + SHRAPNEL be hit by, be shattered by, be wounded/killed by

SHRAPNEL + VERB fly, whistle The bomb exploded, sending shrapnel whistling through the trees.

SHRAPNEL + NOUN wound

PREP. ~ from the shrapnel from the grenade

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