bayonet

The word “bayonet” has 3 syllables: bay-o-net

It's pronounced as /ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/


What is synonym and antonym for bayonet?

In the thesaurus, “bayonet” has 61 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for bayonet along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for bayonet

Meanings of bayonet

  • noun
    1. 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 needed to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired.
    2. 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.

Example Sentences

  • The soldier fixed his bayonet to prepare for close combat.
  • Museum visitors studied the antique bayonet on display.
  • He practiced drills that included attaching the bayonet quickly.
  • The rusted bayonet was found buried on the old battlefield.
  • They charged forward, each gripping a rifle tipped with a bayonet.

On this page you'll find 61 synonyms or another words to bayonet, such as: bodkin, bolo, bowie knife, cleaver, cut, cutlass, cutter.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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sabre

  • backsword
  • bayonet
  • bilbo
  • blade
  • bolo
  • brand
  • broadsword
  • claymore
  • creese
  • curtana
  • cutlas
  • cutlass
  • cutter
  • cutting edge
  • dagger
  • damascus blade
  • dirk
  • edge
  • epee
  • estoc
  • falchion
  • foil
  • glaive
  • hanger
  • kris
  • lance
  • lancet
  • machete
  • point
  • rapier
  • ripper
  • saber
  • scalpel
  • scimitar
  • scimiter
  • scythe
  • shank
  • shiv
  • sickle
  • skewer
  • skiver
  • smallsword
  • spadroon
  • steel
  • stiletto
  • switchblade
  • sword
  • tickler
  • toledo

rapier

  • backsword
  • bayonet
  • bilbo
  • bill
  • blade
  • bodkin
  • bolo
  • bowie knife
  • brand
  • broadsword
  • claymore
  • cleaver
  • creese
  • curtana
  • cutlas
  • cutlass
  • cutter
  • dagger
  • damascus blade
  • dirk
  • epee
  • estoc
  • falchion
  • foil
  • glaive
  • hack
  • hanger
  • jackknife
  • knife
  • kris
  • machete
  • pocketknife
  • poniard
  • saber
  • sabre
  • scalpel
  • scimitar
  • scimiter
  • shank
  • sheath knife
  • shiv
  • smallsword
  • spadroon
  • steel
  • stiletto
  • stylet
  • switch knife
  • switchblade
  • toledo
  • weapon
  • yataghan

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