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English

Noun

bayonet ( plural bayonets)

1. ( Weapon ) A pointed instrument of the dagger kind fitted on the muzzle of a musket or rifle, so as to give the soldier increased means of offence and defence. Originally, the bayonet was made with a handle, which required to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired.

   Quotations

   • 1786 : Fig. 3. Its bayonet , to be fixed by sticking the handle into the muzzle of the musquet. — Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons , page xvi.

2. ( Machinery ) 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.

Translations

Transitive verb

to bayonet (bayoneted, bayoneting)

1. To stab with a bayonet.
2. To compel or drive by the bayonet.

   To bayonet us into submission. Burke.

Derived terms

• Bayonet clutch
• Bayonet joint

Other Translations for "bayonet"

Braille 6 Dot
Braille 8 Dot
Sign Language Spelling
Morse Code		bayonet
Hex		e2 e1 f9 6f ee 65 74
Pig Latin		ayonetbay

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