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bayonets

The word “bayonets” has 3 syllables: bay-o-nets

It's pronounced as /ˌbeɪəˈnɛts/

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In the thesaurus, “bayonets” has 64 synonyms.

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

Synonyms for bayonets

Meanings of bayonets

  • 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.

Example Sentences

  • The soldiers fixed their bayonets before advancing across the field.
  • In the museum, several antique bayonets are displayed alongside rifles.
  • They charged forward with rifles raised and bayonets glinting in the sun.
  • Old letters described the terror of facing enemies armed with bayonets.
  • The armory still keeps a collection of steel bayonets from past wars.

On this page you'll find 64 synonyms or another words to bayonets, such as: bodkins, bolos, bowie knifes, bowie knives, cleavers, cutlasses, cuts.

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