bowie knife

[ boh-ee, boo-ee ]

noun

1. a heavy sheath knife having a long, single-edged blade.

bowie knife

/ ˈbəʊɪ /

noun

1. a stout hunting knife with a short hilt and a guard for the hand

Word History and Origins

Origin of bowie knife¹

1830–40, Americanism; named after James Bowie, for whom the knife was designed, either by James or his brother Rezin P. Bowie (1793–1841)

Word History and Origins

Origin of bowie knife¹

C19: named after Jim Bowie , who popularized it

Example Sentences

“Like the Bowie Knife which was commonly carried by citizens and soldiers in the 1800s,” Benitez wrote at the start of his decision, “ ‘assault weapons’ are dangerous, but useful.”

From Los Angeles Times

George felt like he had to show something in return, so he took out his good-luck charm, the bowie knife Papa had given him for his ninth birthday.

From Literature

A bowie knife with an elk-horn handle.

From Literature

“Like the Bowie Knife which was commonly carried by citizens and soldiers in the 1800s, ‘assault weapons’ are dangerous, but useful.

From Washington Times

“Like the Bowie Knife which was commonly carried by citizens and soldiers in the 1800s, ‘assault weapons’ are dangerous, but useful.

From Seattle Times