What is another word for bowie?

Pronunciation: [bˈə͡ʊi] (IPA)

Bowie is a term that refers to a type of knife that is large, fixed-bladed, and typically used for hunting or combat. There are several synonyms for this word, including "hunting knife", "combat knife", and "survival knife". Other terms that can be used to describe this type of knife include "long-bladed knife", "sharp-bladed knife", and "heavy-duty knife". Depending on the context, the term "Bowie" may also be used as a reference to the late musician David Bowie, or as a slang term for something that is cool or impressive. Overall, the term "Bowie" is most commonly associated with knives, particularly those used for outdoor activities and self-defense.

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What are the hypernyms for Bowie?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Bowie

He told how the hats went up in the air from in and about the Howling Wilderness, and how the boys had gone up in rows to the broken looking-glass in the new barber-shop, and how some had even polished their bowie-knives on their boots, and sat down and tried to see themselves in the shining blade, and adjust their dress accordingly.
"First Fam'lies of the Sierras"
Joaquin Miller
He took his bowie-knife while the crowd turned to take a drink, and cut the date from the wall; and the only record, perhaps, of the first marriage in the Sierras was no more.
"First Fam'lies of the Sierras"
Joaquin Miller
It was the Gopher's bowie-knife.
"First Fam'lies of the Sierras"
Joaquin Miller

Famous quotes with Bowie

  • I have always been of the mind that in a democracy manners are the only effective weapons against the bowie-knife.
    James Russell Lowell
  • I have always been of the mind that in a democracy manners are the only effective weapons against the bowie-knife.
    James Russell Lowell

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