Bayonet

Pronunciation: /ˈbeɪəˌnɛt/

Definitions of bayonet

noun a blade that may be fixed to the muzzle of a rifle and used to stab an opponent in hand-to-hand fighting

Example Sentences

A1 The soldier carried a bayonet on his rifle.

A2 During the war, soldiers were trained to use bayonets in close combat.

B1 The bayonet was attached to the end of the rifle for stabbing enemies.

B2 The soldier fixed the bayonet onto his weapon before charging into battle.

C1 The bayonet was a crucial weapon in hand-to-hand combat situations.

C2 The soldier expertly wielded the bayonet, showing his mastery in combat tactics.

Examples of bayonet in a Sentence

formal The soldier fixed the bayonet to the end of his rifle before charging into battle.

informal I can't believe he actually brought a bayonet to the camping trip.

slang I heard he got into a fight and pulled out his bayonet.

figurative Her sharp words were like a verbal bayonet, cutting through the tension in the room.

Grammatical Forms of bayonet

• past tense: bayoneted
• plural: bayonets
• comparative: more bayonet
• superlative: most bayonet
• present tense: bayonets
• future tense: will bayonet
• perfect tense: have bayoneted
• continuous tense: is bayoneting
• singular: bayonet
• positive degree: bayonet
• infinitive: to bayonet
• gerund: bayoneting
• participle: bayoneting

Origin and Evolution of bayonet

First Known Use: 1671 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'bayonet' originated from the French word 'baïonnette', named after the town of Bayonne in France where the weapon was first produced.

Evolution of the word: Originally, the bayonet was a type of dagger attached to the muzzle of a musket. Over time, it evolved into a blade that could be fixed to the end of a rifle for use in close combat.