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Bayonet

Noun / ˈbeɪʌˌnet / Another word for bayonet — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a long, sharp blade that can be attached to the end of a rifle

Synonyms & similar words

dagger sword pike spear lance blade weapon arms armament munitions firearm gun rifle shotgun musket pistol revolver handgun sidearm cannon

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Example sentences

  1. The soldier fixed his bayonet and charged at the enemy.
  2. Bayonets were commonly used in warfare before the invention of guns.
  3. The bayonet is a deadly weapon in close combat.
  4. The soldier trained for hours on how to properly use his bayonet.
  5. 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.

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