Definition of "bayonet" in English

noun

1. (military) A blade mounted to the end of a long gun, originally with a handle inserted into the bore, now usually attached underbarrel.

2. (engineering) 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.

verb

1. (transitive) To stab with a bayonet.

2. (transitive) To compel or drive by the bayonet.