Grenadier: meaning, definitions and examples
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grenadier
[ ษกrษnษหdษชษr ]
military role
A grenadier is a soldier who specializes in throwing grenades and is typically part of an infantry unit. Historically, grenadiers were elite troops who served in specific formations.
Synonyms
infantryman, soldier, trooper.
Examples of usage
- The grenadier launched a grenade towards the enemy bunker.
- Grenadiers are often seen at the front of military parades.
- He trained for months to become a grenadier in the special forces.
Translations
Translations of the word "grenadier" in other languages:
๐ต๐น grenadier
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฐเฅเคจเฅเคกเคฟเคฏเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Grenadier
๐ฎ๐ฉ grenadier
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะตะฝะฐะดะตั
๐ต๐ฑ grenadier
๐ฏ๐ต ใฐใฌใใคใใผ
๐ซ๐ท grenadier
๐ช๐ธ granadero
๐น๐ท grenadier
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ทธ๋ ๋ค์ด๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌูุฏู ุงูููุงุจู
๐จ๐ฟ granรกtovรฝ vojรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ granadier
๐จ๐ณ ๆญฅๅ ต
๐ธ๐ฎ grenadier
๐ฎ๐ธ grenaรฐer
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณัะตะฝะฐะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ grenadier
๐ฒ๐ฝ granadero
Etymology
The term 'grenadier' originates from the French word 'grenadier', which refers to a soldier who throws grenades. This military role emerged in the 17th century, particularly during the Thirty Years' War in Europe. Initially, grenadiers were specially chosen troops due to their physical strength and throwing ability, often utilizing hand grenades effectively in battle. Over time, the definition evolved, and grenadiers became part of various elite units, symbolizing bravery and discipline. The style and weapons associated with grenadiers varied widely across different armies, but they commonly represented the elite infantry or assault forces in the military hierarchy.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,726 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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