Grenade vs. Whizzbang — What's the Difference?

A grenade is an explosive weapon typically thrown by hand (also called hand grenade), but can also refer to a shell (explosive projectile) shot from the muzzle of a rifle (as a rifle grenade) or a grenade launcher. A modern hand grenade generally consists of an explosive charge ("filler"), a detonator mechanism, an internal striker to trigger the detonator, and a safety lever secured by a linchpin.

A small high-velocity shell; it makes a whizzing sound followed by a bang when it hits

A small bomb or explosive missile that is detonated by a fuse and thrown by hand or shot from a rifle or launcher.

A firecracker that (like the whizbang shell) makes a whizzing sound followed by a loud explosion

A container filled with a chemical such as tear gas that is dispersed when the container is thrown.

A small explosive device, designed to be thrown by hand or launched using a rifle, grenade launcher, or rocket.

(obsolete) A pomegranate.

(heraldry) A charge similar to a fireball, and made of a disc-shaped bomb shell, but with only one set of flames at the top.

(slang) An unattractive girl.

To use grenade(s) upon.

A hollow ball or shell of iron filled with powder of other explosive, ignited by means of a fuse, and thrown from the hand among enemies.

A small explosive bomb thrown by hand or fired from a missile