BAYONET

noun

12 Scrabble

13 WWF

B 3

A 1

Y 4

O 1

N 1

E 1

T 1

Definition

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.