English dictionary

grenadier

/,gr/E/n/@/'d/i/r/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an infantryman equipped with grenades

noun.person

Synonyms grenade thrower

Source: WordNet 3.0
deep-sea fish with a large head and body and long tapering tail

noun.animal

Synonyms rattail rattail fish

Source: WordNet 3.0
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 <i>grenadier</i> of the guard of Napoleon I. one of the regiment of <i>Grenadier</i> Guards of the British army, etc.

noun

Source: webster1913