Visual meaning of 'bayonets'? - learn with images, example in daily life

Visual illustration of bayonets: 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 needed to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired. - Image 1

bayonets: 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 needed to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired. - Thumbnail 1

bayonets: 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 needed to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired. - Thumbnail 2

noun

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 needed to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired.

"The soldiers fixed bayonets to their rifles before charging across the battlefield. "

military weapon war

Visual illustration of bayonets: 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.

noun

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.

"The engineer used bayonets to quickly lock and unlock the safety shield on the machine. "

military weapon machine technical item