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, 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

“I was expecting him to blaze up on a Harley with a Bowie knife in his boot.”

From Salon

“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 Seattle Times