Definitions for Grenadier
ˌgrɛn əˈdɪərgrenadier

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. grenadier, grenade throwernoun

   an infantryman equipped with grenades

2. grenadier, rattail, rattail fishnoun

   deep-sea fish with a large head and body and long tapering tail

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. grenadiernoun

   A type of soldier, originally one who threw grenades, later a member of a company formed from the tallest men of the regiment; now specifically, a member of the Grenadier Guards.

2. grenadiernoun

   Any of various African weaverbirds or waxbills, especially the common grenadier or the red bishop.

3. grenadiernoun

   Any of various deep-sea fish of the family Macrouridae that have a large head and body and a long tapering tail; a rat-tail.

4. Etymology: From French grenadier, corresponding to grenade + -ier.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Grenadiernoun

   A tall foot soldier, of whom there is one company in every regiment: such men being employed to throw grenades.

   Etymology: grenadier, Fr. from grenade.

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   Of wearing cap of grenadier. John Gay, Pastorals.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Grenadier

   A grenadier ( GREN-ə-DEER, French: [ɡʁənadje] (listen); derived from the word grenade) was originally a specialist soldier who threw hand grenades in battle. The distinct combat function of the grenadier was established in the mid-17th century, when grenadiers were recruited from among the strongest and largest soldiers. By the 18th century, the grenadier dedicated to throwing hand grenades had become a less necessary specialist, yet in battle, the grenadiers were the physically robust soldiers who led assaults, such as storming fortifications in the course of siege warfare. Certain countries such as France (Grenadiers à Cheval de la Garde Impériale) and Argentina (Regiment of Mounted Grenadiers) established units of Horse Grenadiers and for a time the British Army had Horse Grenadier Guards. Like their infantry grenadier counterparts, these horse-mounted soldiers were chosen for their size and strength (heavy cavalry). Today, the term is also used to describe a soldier armed with a grenade launcher, a weapon that fires a specially-designed large-caliber projectile, often with an explosive, smoke or gas warhead. These soldiers operate as part of a fireteam.

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1. grenadier

   A grenadier is a type of soldier, originally specializing in throwing grenades and engaging in shock assault, historically known for their physical strength and stature. Over time, grenadiers were incorporated into line infantry, as grenades became less frequently used in battle and more associated with specialist troops. The term can also refer to several species of deep-sea fish characterized by their large head and body.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Grenadiernoun

   originaly, a soldier who carried and threw grenades; afterward, one of a company attached to each regiment or battalion, taking post on the right of the line, and wearing a peculiar uniform. In modern times, a member of a special regiment or corps; as, a grenadier of the guard of Napoleon I. one of the regiment of Grenadier Guards of the British army, etc

2. Grenadiernoun

   any marine fish of the genus Macrurus, in which the body and tail taper to a point; they mostly inhabit the deep sea; -- called also onion fish, and rat-tail fish

3. Grenadiernoun

   a bright-colored South African grosbeak (Pyromelana orix), having the back red and the lower parts black

4. Etymology: [F. grenadier. See Grenade.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Grenadier

   A grenadier was originally a specialized soldier, first established as a distinct role in the mid-to-late 17th century, for the throwing of grenades and sometimes assault operations. At this time grenadiers were chosen from the strongest and largest soldiers. By the 18th century, the throwing of grenades was no longer relevant, but grenadiers were still chosen for being the most physically powerful soldiers and would lead assaults in the field of battle. Grenadiers would also often lead the storming of fortification breaches in siege warfare, although this role was more usually fulfilled by all-arm units of volunteers called forlorn hopes, and might also be fulfilled by sappers or pioneers. Certain countries such as France and Argentina established units of Horse Grenadiers and for a time the British Army had Horse Grenadier Guards. Like their infantry grenadier counterparts, these horse-mounted soldiers were chosen for their size and strength.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Grenadier

   gren-a-dēr′, n. (orig.) a soldier who threw grenades: then, a member of the first company of every battalion of foot: now only used as the title of the first three battalions of the foot-guards.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. grenadier

   Originally a soldier who was employed in throwing hand-grenades, but in some modern armies a member of the first company of every battalion of foot, in which the tallest and finest men of the regiment are placed.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Grenadier in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Grenadier in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Grenadier
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Grenadier
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Grenadier
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grenadier
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Grenadier
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Grenadier
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Grenadier
9. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html