Grad
/ˈɡɹɑd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Grads
Meaning · English
A type of Soviet artillery multiple rocket launcher, or a rocket fired by this.
Noun
Examples
It supplements the 220 mm BM-22 Uragan (‘Hurricane’) and 122 mm BM-21 Grad (‘Hail’) MRLs, already in service.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Grad” mean?
A type of Soviet artillery multiple rocket launcher, or a rocket fired by this.
Is “Grad” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.