noun🔗ShareBaïonnetteA 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 soldier fixed his bayonet onto his rifle, preparing for close combat. "Le soldat fixa sa baïonnette sur son fusil, se préparant au corps à corps.militaryweaponwardeviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBaïonnetteA 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 toy train's wheels kept falling off until I noticed a tiny bayonet that needed to be pushed in to lock them securely in place. "Les roues du train jouet ne cessaient de tomber jusqu'à ce que je remarque une minuscule baïonnette qu'il fallait enfoncer pour les verrouiller solidement.partmachinetechnicalweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmpaler avec une baïonnetteTo stab with a bayonet."The soldier was ordered to bayonet the enemy after his rifle ran out of ammunition. "Le soldat reçut l'ordre d'empaler l'ennemi avec sa baïonnette après que son fusil fut à court de munitions.militaryweaponwaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmpaler, transpercer à la baïonnetteTo compel or drive by the bayonet."The general insisted the soldiers bayonet the enemy troops to clear the battlefield. "Le général a insisté pour que les soldats empalent les troupes ennemies à la baïonnette pour dégager le champ de bataille.militaryweaponwaractionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
