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Grenadier

/ɡɹɛnəˈdɪə/

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.

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📖 Definitions of "Grenadier"

noun

1
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
Any of various African weaverbirds or waxbills, especially the common grenadier or the red bishop.
3
Any of various deep-sea fish of the family Macrouridae that have a large head and body and a long tapering tail; a rattail.

🔄 Synonyms of "Grenadier"

3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
rattailnoun	A hairstyle characterized by a long lock of tail-like hair dangling from the back of the head; the dangling lock itself.
grenade throwernoun	an infantryman equipped with grenades
rattail fishnoun	deep-sea fish with a large head and body and long tapering tail

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Grenadier"

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Word	Definition
rattailnoun	A hairstyle characterized by a long lock of tail-like hair dangling from the back of the head; the dangling lock itself.
grenade throwernoun	an infantryman equipped with grenades
rattail fishnoun	deep-sea fish with a large head and body and long tapering tail
bedrocknoun	(figurative) A basis or foundation.
rocknoun	A formation of minerals, specifically:
pomeraniannoun	A breed of small, fluffy, energetic toy dogs in the canine family of spitzes.
lobbernoun	One who throws or hits/kicks a ball in a high arc.
roughheadnoun	A fish, the common shiner, Luxilus cornutus.
grenadonoun	(archaic) A grenade (weapon).
granadenoun	Obsolete form of grenade. [A small explosive device, designed to be thrown by hand or launched using a rifle, grenade launcher, or rocket.]
gruntnoun	A short snorting sound, often to show disapproval, or used as a reply when one is reluctant to speak.
granadonoun	A surname from Spanish.
hand grenadenoun	(military) A small hand-held explosive device designed to be thrown at an enemy.
grenvillitenoun	(historical) A member of a political faction supporting the Grenville family, especially George Grenville.
hand-grenadenoun	Alternative form of hand grenade. [(military) A small hand-held explosive device designed to be thrown at an enemy.]
grognardnoun	An old soldier.
greynoun	Commonwealth standard spelling of gray.
gren.noun	(law) Abbreviation of Grenada. [An island and country in the Caribbean.]
quarter gunnernoun	(nautical) A petty officer who assists the gunner.
gunnynoun	(uncountable) A coarse heavy fabric made of jute or hemp.