Bayonet

Noun

 * 1) (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.
 * 2) (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.

Verb

 * 1)  To stab with a bayonet.
 * 2)  To compel or drive by the bayonet.

Adjectives for Bayonet
gleaming; pointless; glistening; fixed; bared; flashing; pitiless; ruthless; slanting; slashing; gory; grisly; merciless; murderous.

Verbs for Bayonet
arm with—; attach—; charge with —s; clasp—; clutch—; connect—; defend with—; drive home—; equip with—; fix—; impale on—; insert—; jab with—; juggle—; raise—; repulse with—; rush with—; sheathe—; shield from—; spar with—; stab with—;struggle with—; thrust—; vanquish with—; wield—; withdraw—; —catches; —flashes; —gores; —gouges; —pierces; —sticks.

Thesaurus
dagger, dirk, dudgeon, impale, knife, lance, pierce, plunge in, poniard, run through, saber, spear, spike, spit, stab, stick, stiletto, sword, transfix, transpierce

Etymology
Named after the French town of Bayonne.

Derived terms

 * bayonet clutch
 * bayonet joint
 * knife bayonet
 * spike bayonet
 * sword bayonet