n. [ L. frumentatio. ] (Rom. Antiq.) A largess of grain bestowed upon the people, to quiet them when uneasy. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. the act or process of separating something into small pieces or fine particles.
n. (Mil.) A type of hand grenade designed to burst into multiple fragments upon detonation of the explosive charge; the fragments fly away at high velocity, killing or wounding persons nearby. Contrasted to