Meaning
bayonet
- a blade attached to the muzzle of a rifle for hand-to-hand combat
- a bayonet fitting or connector (mechanics, photography)
In a sentence
I soldati fissarono la baionetta al fucile prima dell'assalto.
The soldiers fixed the bayonet to the rifle before the assault.
L'obiettivo della fotocamera utilizza un moderno innesto a baionetta.
The camera lens uses a modern bayonet mount.
Nel museo storico sono esposte diverse armi con la relativa baionetta.
Several weapons with their respective bayonets are displayed in the historical museum.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| baionetta | feminine · singular |
| baionette | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently encountered in historical military contexts or descriptive idioms like 'carica alla baionetta'.