| Bayonet 1. (n.) 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 offense and defense. 2. (n.) 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. 3. (v. t.) To stab with a bayonet. 4. (v. t.) To compel or drive by the bayonet. Thesaurus Entries dagger, dirk, dudgeon, impale, knife, lance, pierce, plunge in, poniard, run through, saber, spear, spike, spit, stab, stick, stiletto, sword, transfix, transpierce |