Bayonet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbeɪənɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bayonet is a noun meaning (military) A blade mounted to the end of a long gun, originally with a handle inserted into the bore, now usually attached underbarrel.
Meaning
(military) A blade mounted to the end of a long gun, originally with a handle inserted into the bore, now usually attached underbarrel.
More Meanings
- (engineering) A pin which plays in and out of holes made to receive it, and which thus serves to engage or disengage parts of the machinery.
- (transitive) To stab with a bayonet.
- (transitive) To compel or drive by the bayonet.
Example Sentences
to bayonet us into a submission
Fig. 3. Its bayonet, to be fixed by sticking the handle into the muzzle of the musquet.
“Well, the proper way to kill a man with a bayonet is this: First you thrust it in under the ribs—here.”
Word Forms
- bayonets
- bayoneting
- bayonetting
- bayoneted
- bayonetted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stab, step, baggonet, beard, bonnet, burgonet.
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