Translation meaning & definition of the word "shrapnel" into Spanish language

noun

1. Shell containing lead pellets that explodes in flight

synonym:
• shrapnel

1. Carcasa que contiene gránulos de plomo que explota en vuelo

sinónimo:
• metralla

Examples of using

The shrapnel from an explosion is usually more dangerous than the shock wave.

Durante una explosión suele ser más peligrosa la metralla que la onda expansiva.