Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bayonetted

verb
[bey-uh-net-id]
Definition
The past tense of the verb bayonet, meaning to stab or wound someone with a bayonet.
Examples
  • The soldier bayonetted the enemy during the charge.
  • In a moment of desperation, he bayonetted the wild animal.
  • The historical account described how the troops bayonetted their foes in battle.
Meaning
To injure or kill someone using a bayonet, which is a blade that can be fixed to the end of a rifle.
Synonyms
  • stabbed
  • wounded
  • attacked