Explosive
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
- Units firing solid projectiles will usually be firing some kind of explosive, and the warhead will detonate an arbitrary distance away from the firer.
Source: Arbitrary Maximum Range -
She has cybernetically-enhanced reflexes, retractable double-edged scalpel blades under her fingernails, and is a deadly shot with a flechette-pistol firing poison or explosive darts.
Source: Literature / Neuromancer -
You think the standard Space Marine is scary with his automatic-explosive-armor-piercing-round firing "Bolter", don't you?
Source: Swiss Army Gun
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