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bayonet

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/bɐj.uˈnɛ.tɐ/bai·o·ne·ta

Definition

1

A blade that can be fixed to the muzzle of a rifle and used in close combat.

Usage examples

“The soldiers fixed bayonets before the charge.”
“The bayonet was a fearsome weapon in hand-to-hand combat.”

Common combinations

fix bayonetsbayonet chargerifle with bayonet