Bayonets and Spears

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Spears and bayonets are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spears" instead the word "Bayonets" as a verb or a noun. popular alternative

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Bayonets and spears are semantically related. You can use "Bayonets" instead the word "Spears" as a noun or a verb. popular alternative

Nearby Word: spear

While they once were considered vital in warfare, as long ago as World War 1 it was recognized that bayonets are actually terrible weapons - guns are not very good spears, and there are far too many ways to get inside the weapon's reach.

Source: Elegant Weapon for a More Civilized Age
Later on, with the advent of decent bayonets, the pike element became less important until it was dropped entirely, as what both sides were holding were basically short spears that fired stuff.

Source: The Musketeer
Soldiers would often roar while charging with spears and later bayonets.

Source: Roar Before Beating

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