flash-bang

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See also: flashbang and flash bang

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Etymology

From flash +‎ bang. From the bright flash of light and loud bang (a concussive shockwave of sound) generated by this device.

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flash-bang (plural flash-bangs)

  1. A hand grenade that produces a very bright flash and a loud explosion, but no shrapnel and minimal explosive force, to disorient the target.
    • 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:
      As evening begins here in Washington, police are firing tear gas, deploying flash-bangs to disperse peaceful protests near the White House.

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