Bayonet
/ˈbeɪə(ʊ)nɛt/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:13 pts7 letters
Definition of Bayonet
noun
- 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 needed to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired.
- 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.
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