Shrapnel definition

Shrapnel means any metal, ceramic, glass, hard plastic or other material of sufficient hardness to puncture human skin when pro- pelled by force of the bomb or destructive device to which it is attached or in which it is contained.

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  • Seaplane means a fixed wing aircraft which is designed for taking off and landing on water and includes amphibians operated as seaplanes;

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