flash-bang
flash-bang noun: a hand grenade that produces a very bright flash and a loud explosion, but no shrapnel and minimal explosive force, to disorient the target. Also the alternative form of flashbang.
Noun
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.
- As evening begins here in Washington, police are firing tear gas, deploying flash-bangs to disperse peaceful protests near the White House.2020 June 1, 0:16–0:24 from the start, in Death of George Floyd drives protests across the U.S. — and beyond, Judy Woodruff (actor), PBS NewsHour
- A sudden bright flash of light.
Also used as
flash-bang is also the alternative form of flashbang.
flash-bang meaning in Indonesian
flash-bang in Indonesian
- a type of grenade
- granat kejut, flashbang
Synonyms of flash-bang
Forms of flash-bang
| Noun | |
|---|---|
| plural | flash-bangs |
| alternative form | flash bang |
| alternative form | flashbang |
| Verb | |
| third-person singular present | flash-bangs |
| present participle | flash-banging |
| past participle | flash-banged |
| past | flash-banged |
Origin of flash-bang
From flash + bang. From the bright flash of light and loud bang (a concussive shockwave of sound) generated by this device.
Questions about flash-bang
- What does flash-bang mean?
- Flash-bang means a hand grenade that produces a very bright flash and a loud explosion, but no shrapnel and minimal explosive force, to disorient the target.
- What is flash-bang in Indonesian?
- Flash-bang in Indonesian is granat kejut, flashbang. See Flash-bang meaning in Indonesian.
- What part of speech is flash-bang?
- Flash-bang is a noun.
- What is the plural of flash-bang?
- The plural of flash-bang is flash-bangs.
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