bayonet
n. countablen. a sharp blade that attaches to the end of a rifle. Soldiers use it for fighting at very close range.
n. a blade adapted to fit the muzzle of a rifle, carbine, or similar firearm, designed for use in hand-to-hand combat.
The soldier fixed his bayonet to the rifle.
During the historical reenactment, the infantry demonstrated how to attach a bayonet before a charge.
While modern warfare relies heavily on long-range ballistics, the bayonet remains a standard part of military equipment for its psychological impact and utility in close-quarters urban environments.
Etymology tree French Bayonne Proto-Indo-European *-tós Proto-Italic *-tosder.? Late Latin -ittus Old French -et Middle French -et French -ette French baïonnetteder. English bayonet From French baïonnette, named after the French town of Bayonne, where the plug bayonet was invented.
Often used with the verb 'fix' when describing the act of attaching it to a weapon.