bayonet
Muzzle-mounted knife
A bayonet is a blade attached to the muzzle of a rifle, turning the firearm into a thrusting weapon for close combat.
The weapon saw extensive use in warfare through World War I, when trench fighting made it essential.
To bayonet someone is to stab them with one: The soldier bayoneted the enemy.
Bayonet also describes a type of connector that locks with a twist-and-push motion, as in certain light bulbs and camera lenses.
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
- infantryGround combat troops
- soldierArmed forces member
- drillHole-boring device
- formationCreation or arrangement
parade · regiment · platoon · squad · training · inspection · standard-issue · arsenal
Flat cutting edge
- steelCarbon-hardened iron alloy
- pointExact location or meaning
- thrustForceful forward motion
- stabPierce with point
lunge · parry · fixed · socket · spike · plug · ring · scabbard
Forceful forward motion
- stabPierce with point
- lungeSudden forward movement
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- hand-to-handAt grappling distance
melee · close-quarters · assault · attack · skirmish · fighting · clash · engagement
Muzzle-loaded infantry firearm
- flintlockFlint-sparked firearm mechanism
- breechloaderFirearm loaded at rear
- NapoleonicOf the French emperor
- WWIFirst global conflict
trenches · infantry · redcoat · minuteman · militia · cavalry · volley · colonial
Lifelike substitute figure
- drillHole-boring device
- thrustForceful forward motion
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- lungeSudden forward movement
footwork · stance · practice · instructor · recruit · exercise · conditioning · discipline
rifle
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
formation · parade · regiment · platoon · squad · training · inspection · standard-issue · arsenal · armory
blade
Flat cutting edge
stab · lunge · parry · fixed · socket · spike · plug · ring · scabbard · sheath
thrust
Forceful forward motion
hand-to-hand · melee · close-quarters · assault · attack · skirmish · fighting · clash · engagement · duel
musket
Muzzle-loaded infantry firearm
- flintlockFlint-sparked firearm mechanism
- breechloaderFirearm loaded at rear
- NapoleonicOf the French emperor
WWI · trenches · infantry · redcoat · minuteman · militia · cavalry · volley · colonial · Crimean
dummy
Lifelike substitute figure
lunge · footwork · stance · practice · instructor · recruit · exercise · conditioning · discipline · command
mount
Climb up or steed
stud · socket · clip · engage · detach · sheath · muzzle · barrel · rifle · underslung
- bladed weaponsdagger, sword, stiletto, sabre, dirk
- Military HardwareMirage, frigate, destroyer, submarine, howitzer
- Civil War gearmusket, rifle, canteen, knapsack, cartridge box
- military armsmusket, rifle, cannon, saber, pistol
- Victorian weaponsrifle, musket, revolver, pistol, saber
- WWI InfantryTommies, Tommy, riflemen, trench warfare, rifle
bayonetsword
Hilted fighting blade
dagger · knife · saber · combat knife · machete
bayonetrifle
Long-barreled shoulder weapon
artillery · cannon · missile · sniper rifle · bomb
bayonetshield
Handheld defensive armor
armor · body armor · helmet · fortification · barricade
- bayonet chargeAssault using rifle-mounted blades
- fix bayonetsOrder to mount blades
- fixed bayonetBlade mounted on firearm
- bayonet practiceTraining in attached-blade combat
- bayonet mountQuarter-turn fastening system
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