Bowie knife

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A large sheath knife, usually of clip point style and usually with large guards at the ricasso.
noun
  1. Alternative form of Bowie knife.

Pronunciation

/ˈbuːi naɪf/ /ˈboʊ.i naɪf/

Word forms

Bowie knife Bowie knives bowie-knife

Etymology

Named after American pioneer and soldier James Bowie (1796–1836) (/ˈbuːi/) who famously used such a knife as a weapon in a duel.

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