Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bayonetted
verb
/ˌbeɪ.jəˈnɛt.ɪd/
Definition
The past tense of bayonet, meaning to stab or wound someone with a bayonet.
Examples
- The soldier bayonetted the enemy soldier in close combat.
- During the drill, the recruits practiced how to effectively use a bayonetted rifle.
- In the heat of battle, he found himself bayonetted before he could react.
Meaning
To attack or kill using a bayonet, usually in a military context.
Synonyms
- stabbed
- gored
- thrust
