bayoneteer

/ˌbeɪɒnɪˈtiər/

Definitions

1. noun

A soldier armed with a bayonet; a person who uses a bayonet, especially in combat.

“The bayoneteer charged into the fray with his rifle and bayonet at the ready.”

Synonyms

  • infantryman
  • soldier

Antonyms

  • non-combatant
  • officer