BOWIE KNIFE Definition & Meaning

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bowie knife

[ boh-ee, boo-ee ]

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noun

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

bowie knife

/ ˈ��əʊɪ /

noun

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

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51�Թ� 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)

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of bowie knife¹

C19: named after Jim Bowie , who popularized it

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“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.”

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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.

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A bowie knife with an elk-horn handle.

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

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

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