bayonet definition by Wordo

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

.

Verb

To

stab

with

a

bayonet

.