Detonator
Detonator noun - A mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive.
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Grenade and detonator are semantically related. in something that blows up topic. In some cases you can use "Grenade" instead a noun "Detonator".
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Fortunately, Sergeant Wilson has seen to it that there is no detonator in the grenade... but only he knows this...
Source: Strapped to a Bomb -
In Part 6 of the film, Mechakara devours a grenade after JewWario throws it at him, and doesn't push the detonator.
Source: Web Video / To Boldly Flee -
Fortunately, Sergeant Wilson has seen to it that there is no detonator in the grenade... but only he knows this... Suicide as Comedy: Subverted.
Source: Series / Dad's Army
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