Dictionary 1. (n.) 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 offense and defense.2. (n.) 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. 3. (v. t.) To stab with a bayonet. 4. (v. t.) To compel or drive by the bayonet. Thesaurus dagger dirk dudgeon impale knife lance pierce plunge in poniard run through saber spear spike spit stab stick stiletto sword transfix transpierce |