Synonyms for
Bayonet
Definition
a long, sharp blade that can be attached to the end of a rifle
Synonyms & similar words
Example sentences
- The soldier fixed his bayonet and charged at the enemy.
- Bayonets were commonly used in warfare before the invention of guns.
- The bayonet is a deadly weapon in close combat.
- The soldier trained for hours on how to properly use his bayonet.
- The bayonet can be a useful tool for hunting as well as fighting.
Quotes
'The bullet is a mad thing; only the bayonet knows what it is about,' said a French general.
'The best morale exist when you never hear the word mentioned. When you hear a lot of talk about it, it's usually lousy,' said Dwight D. Eisenhower, who led the Allied forces to victory in World War II, where bayonets were commonly used.
'I never have a bayonet with me. It's on my soldiers. I have never carried a weapon openly. I really don't need to. I'm not a saber-rattling, horn-blowing guy,' said Colin Powell, former United States Secretary of State and retired four-star general.