<P> French Legionnaire with FAMAS and fixed bayonet . </P> <P> The push - twist motion of fastening the older type of bayonet has given a name to: </P> <Ul> <Li> The "bayonet mount" used for various types of quick fastenings, such as camera lenses . </Li> <Li> Several connectors and contacts including the bayonet - fitting light bulb that is common in the UK (as opposed to the continental European screw - fitting type). </Li> <Li> The BNC ("Bayonet Neill - Concelman") RF connector . </Li> <Li> One type of connector for foil and sabre weapons used in modern fencing competitions is referred to as a "bayonet" connector . </Li> </Ul> <Li> The "bayonet mount" used for various types of quick fastenings, such as camera lenses . </Li>

Why was the bayonet such a gruesome weapon in eighteenth century war