Grenadier: meaning, definitions and examples

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grenadier

 

[ ษกrษ›nษ™หŒdษชษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grenadier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคฐเฅ‡เคจเฅ‡เคกเคฟเคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Grenadier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ grenadier

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะตะฝะฐะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ grenadier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒฌใƒใ‚คใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท grenadier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ granadero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท grenadier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทธ๋ ˆ๋„ค์ด๋”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌู†ุฏูŠ ุงู„ู‚ู†ุงุจู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ granรกtovรฝ vojรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ granadier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญฅๅ…ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grenadier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grenaรฐer

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณั€ะตะฝะฐะดะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒ”แƒœแƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ grenadier

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.