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bayonet noun

  /ˈbeɪənɛt/ , /ˈbeɪənɪt/ , /ˈbeɪənɪ̈t/ , /ˈbeɪəˌnɛt/ , /ˈbæɡənət/ , /ˈbæɡənɛt/ , /ˌbeɪəˈnɛt/
  • (military) A pointed instrument of the dagger kind fitted on the muzzle of a musket or rifle, so as to give the soldier increased means of offence and defence. Originally, the bayonet was made with a handle, which needed to be fitted into the bore of the musket after the soldier had fired.
 pistin, bajonetti
  • (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.
 pistin, tappi
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