bayonet (19 synonym found)

Bayonet has 19 synonyms. The top synonyms for bayonet are transpierce, run through, plunge in, transfix, stiletto, poniard, dudgeon, pierce and 11 more. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for bayonet?

A common synonym for bayonet is transpierce. Other synonyms include run through, plunge in, transfix, stiletto.

How many synonyms does bayonet have?

Bayonet has 19 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does bayonet mean?

(n): (Weapon) 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.

Definition of bayonet:

(n) : (Weapon) 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 required to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired; (Machinery) 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
"1786: Fig. 3. Its bayonet, to be fixed by sticking the handle into the muzzle of the musquet. — Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page xvi."
(v) : to stab with a bayonet; to compel or drive by the bayonet
"to bayonet us into submission. Burke."
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Definition of bayonet:

(n) : (Weapon) 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 required to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired; (Machinery) 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
"1786: Fig. 3. Its bayonet, to be fixed by sticking the handle into the muzzle of the musquet. — Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page xvi."
(v) : to stab with a bayonet; to compel or drive by the bayonet
"to bayonet us into submission. Burke."
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