bayonet.
(Of the Br. baïonnette, and East of Bayonne).
1. f. White weapon used by foot soldiers, complementary to the rifle, whose barrel adapts externally with the mouth. Modern has been replaced by the knife bayonet.
1. loc. Advisor. Said to hold a piece: fitting pressure on another.
loc. Advisor. Mil. using it armed the rifle without fire.? V.
