bayonetlike

Bayonetlike is an adjective used to describe something that resembles or functions like a bayonet. A bayonet is a knife-like blade that can be attached to the muzzle of a rifle or similar firearm, allowing it to be used as a spear. Therefore, an object or action described as bayonetlike would share characteristics such as a pointed, piercing shape, a sharp edge, or the ability to be fixed or attached to something else for a specific purpose, often involving thrusting or stabbing.

The term can be applied to physical objects that have a similar pointed or blade-like attachment, such as certain types of tools or even natural formations. For instance, a pointed rock formation might be described as bayonetlike if it juts out sharply from a surface. In a more figurative sense, it can describe an action that is sudden, sharp, and directed, much like the thrust of a bayonet. This might include a swift, decisive movement or a pointed remark delivered with intent. The comparison emphasizes a direct, forceful, and often aggressive quality.