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flashbang

/flæʃbæŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does flashbang mean?

noun

A small explosive device that produces a bright flash of light and a loud noise, used to disorient people in a confined space.

Example

"The police used a flashbang to enter the room and surprise the suspects."

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