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Bayoneted: meaning, definitions and examples

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bayoneted

 

[ beɪəˈnɛtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

military use

The term 'bayoneted' refers to a state or condition in which a weapon, specifically a bayonet, is attached to the muzzle of a rifle. Bayoneted weapons are often used in close combat situations, allowing soldiers to engage with an enemy at close range. The act of bayoneting implies a readiness for close-quarter battle, which can arise during trench warfare or city fighting. The process of affixing a bayonet can be rapid, equipping infantry for immediate confrontation. This descriptor is linked to traditional military tactics that emphasize direct engagement.

Synonyms

armed, equipped, weaponized

Examples of usage

  • The soldier advanced with his bayoneted rifle.
  • Bayoneted charges were common in World War I.
  • They prepared for a bayoneted skirmish.
  • The drill included practicing bayoneted movements.

Translations

Translations of the word "bayoneted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bayoneted

🇮🇳 बायोनेटेड

🇩🇪 baonettiert

🇮🇩 dijepit

🇺🇦 байонетний

🇵🇱 bagnetowy

🇯🇵 銃剣付きの

🇫🇷 baïonnette

🇪🇸 bayoneteado

🇹🇷 bayonetli

🇰🇷 바요네트형의

🇸🇦 مزود بمقبض

🇨🇿 bajonetovaný

🇸🇰 bajonetovaný

🇨🇳 带刺刀的

🇸🇮 bajonetiran

🇮🇸 bajonet

🇰🇿 байонеттелген

🇬🇪 ბაიონეტური

🇦🇿 bayonetli

🇲🇽 con bayoneta

Etymology

The term 'bayoneted' is derived from the word 'bayonet,' which itself has an interesting history. The bayonet originated in the late 17th century in France. It was named after a town in southwestern France called Bayonne, where it was first manufactured. Initially, bayonets were designed as plugs for the muzzle of a musket, allowing soldiers to use their firearms in hand-to-hand combat by converting them into pikes. As military tactics evolved, so did the design of the bayonet, transitioning from a simple plug to a blade that could be fixed to the end of a rifle. The adaptation of firearms and bayonets became standard practice in European armies and eventually spread worldwide. The term 'bayoneted' reflects this historical military significance, indicating a soldier's readiness for a fierce confrontation during combat.