grenadier

[US]/ˌgrenə'dɪə/
[UK]/ˌɡrɛnə'dɪr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. soldier of an elite military unit specializing in the use of grenades
Word Forms

Example Sentences

Even their uniform makes them look bigger thanks to the pointed grenadier’s cap;a tricorne gets in the way of a good throw.

The grenadier led the charge into enemy lines.

The grenadier threw a grenade at the enemy bunker.

The grenadier wore a distinctive tall hat.

The grenadier displayed great bravery in battle.

The grenadier's uniform was adorned with medals.

The grenadier was known for their strength and endurance.

The grenadier trained rigorously for combat situations.

The grenadier stood at attention during the ceremony.

The grenadier's unit was tasked with protecting the general.

The grenadier's weapon of choice was the musket.

Real-world Examples

The sisters started at the sound, and glancing their eyes around, they saw the white uniforms of the French grenadiers, who had already taken possession of the gates of the fort.

Source: The Last of the Mohicans (Chinese)

Yet the feeling was certainly unjust: the face would have been much admired on the shoulders of a grenadier of the guard; but all things, so they say, should be in keeping.

Source: Eugénie Grandet

There were many older ones also in bindings of calf and pigskin, treasure from half the bookshops in Europe; and there were huge folios like Prussian grenadiers; and tiny Elzevirs, which had been read by patrician ladies in Venice.

Source: Magician

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