rocket-propelled grenade
noun[C]
uk/ˌrɒk.ɪt.prə.peld ɡrəˈneɪd/us/ˌrɑː.kɪt.prə.peld ɡrəˈneɪd/(abbreviationRPG)aweaponthatfiresanexplodingrocket(= anobjectthatfliesveryfastthrough theair)towards atarget, usually atank(= amilitaryvehiclewithwheelsthatturninsidemovingbelts):
火箭筒；火箭推进榴弹Thefightersfiredabarrageof rocket-propelledgrenadesat theadvancingAmericanforces.武装人员向前进中的美军发射了一连串的火箭弹。
Within aminute, rocket-propelledgrenadesburstaround them.不到一分钟，火箭弹就在他们周围爆开。
- Thesupporttruckneededhelpafter it wasstruckby a rocket-propelledgrenade.
- As theybegantreatinghim, a rocket-propelledgrenadeblewup acarnearby.
- There were 28separatehostileincidentsincludingfive rocket-propelledgrenadeattacksand sixroadsidebombings.
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