Synonyms for
Bowie
Definition
Bowie is a type of knife with a long, curved blade, used as a weapon or for hunting and skinning animals.
Synonyms & similar words
Common collocations
- bowie knife
- large bowie
- sharpen a bowie
- carry a bowie
- use a bowie
- classic bowie
Word family
noun bowie
Usage note
A 'bowie' typically refers to a specific type of large knife, named after Jim Bowie. It is not a general term for any knife.
Example sentences
- He pulled out his bowie knife and started cutting the meat.
- The hunter carried a bowie knife in his backpack.
- The museum displayed a collection of antique bowie knives.
- The soldier used a bowie knife to defend himself.
- The cowboy showed off his shiny new bowie knife to his friends.
Quotes
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I always had a repulsive need to be something more than human. I felt very puny as a human. I thought
F*** that. I want to be a superhuman.