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grenadier

/ˌɡren.əˈdɪər/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˌɡren.əˈdɪər/

A noun referring to a soldier, originally one who threw grenades, but later often a member of an elite infantry unit or a specific military regiment.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее солдата, первоначально того, кто бросал гранаты, но позже часто члена элитного пехотного подразделения или определённого военного полка.
  1. Military soldier C1 formal

    A soldier who is part of a special infantry unit, historically known for throwing grenades.

    • The grenadiers led the assault on the fortress.
    • He served as a grenadier in the royal army.
    • The regiment of grenadiers was known for their bravery.

    🇷🇺Гренадер

  2. Deep-sea fish C2 formal scientific

    A type of fish found in deep ocean waters, also known as rattails.

    • The grenadier fish lives at depths of over 2000 meters.
    • Scientists discovered a new species of grenadier in the Atlantic.
    • Grenadiers are known for their long, tapering tails.

    🇷🇺Глубоководная рыба

    Synonyms: rattail

  • grenadiers plural form
  • grenadiers' possessive plural form
  • grenadier's possessive singular form