bayonet.
A blade mounted to the end of a long gun, originally with a handle inserted into the bore, now usually attached underbarrel.
Meaning & usage
A blade mounted to the end of a long gun, originally with a handle inserted into the bore, now usually attached underbarrel.
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.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree French Bayonne Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Italic *-tosder.? Late Latin -ittus Old French -et Middle French -et French -etder. French -ette French baïonnettebor. English bayonet Borrowed from French baïonnette, named after the French town of Bayonne, where the plug bayonet was invented.
To stab with a bayonet.
To compel or drive by the bayonet.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree French Bayonne Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Italic *-tosder.? Late Latin -ittus Old French -et Middle French -et French -etder. French -ette French baïonnettebor. English bayonet Borrowed from French baïonnette, named after the French town of Bayonne, where the plug bayonet was invented.
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