bowie knife
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of bowie knife
1830–40, named after James Bowie, for whom the knife was designed, either by James or his brother Rezin P. Bowie (1793–1841)
Example Sentences
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“I came down the chimney with a bowie knife between my teeth because this bear was stalking Colbert,” he said, referring to the late-night host Stephen Colbert.
From New York Times ● Dec. 9, 2022
Mr. Davies laid out a map of Arkansas on a heavy wooden table in his office; a shiny silver bowie knife in a shadow box was displayed nearby.
From New York Times ● Sep. 30, 2014
David Bowie Is V&A, London SW7 Starts 23 MarchUntil 11 August 020-7942 2000 Venue details David Bowie: An 18in bowie knife … you don't do things by halves do you?
From The Guardian ● Mar. 9, 2013
San Francisco The Knife That Black Built Sir: In the June 20 issue there appears your report on the bowie knife along with a request for one from the King of Iraq .
From Time Magazine Archive
Turner divided the provisions right there with a bowie knife.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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