bayonet
Translation
bayonet
Examples
The soldier fixed the bayonet to his rifle.
The soldier fixed the bayonet to his rifle.
Grammar Patterns
to fix a bayonet ((to sth.)) to attach a bayonet to something The soldier fixed a bayonet to his rifle.
Similar Words
Synonyms: blade, dagger, knife
Etymology
From French 'baïonnette', named after Bayonne, the town in France where they were first made.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'bayonet' as a 'bay-o-knife' that attaches to a gun.