Definitions

1. noun

A member of a unit of the French army, specializing in sharpshooting and skirmishing, especially during the Napoleonic Wars.

“The tirailleurs played a crucial role in the French military’s success during the Battle of Austerlitz.”

2. noun

A sharpshooter or skirmisher, especially in a military context.

“The army deployed tirailleurs to scout out the enemy’s position.”