bayonet

  1. Noun.  (''Weapon'') 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 required to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired.
  2. Noun.  (''Machinery'') 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. Verb.  (transitive) To stab with a bayonet.
  4. Verb.  (transitive) To compel or drive by the bayonet.

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