Military Weapons Terminology

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

• The soldier fixed the bayonet to the end of his rifle before charging into battle.
• I can't believe he actually brought a bayonet to the camping trip.
• I heard he got into a fight and pulled out his bayonet.
• Her sharp words were like a verbal bayonet, cutting through the tension in the room.

noun a quantity of material that can be carried or transported by a vehicle or container

• The payload of the rocket was successfully delivered into orbit.
• Make sure you don't drop the payload when unloading the truck.
• I can't believe we managed to sneak the payload past security.
• Her words were like a payload of truth that hit me hard.