About The Word Bowie knife
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Bowie knife
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What's The Definition Of Bowie knife?
[n] a stout hunting knife with a single edge
Synonyms | Synonyms for Bowie knife: Related Terms | Find terms related to Bowie knife: See Also | knife Bowie knife In Webster's Dictionary \Bow"ie knife`\
A knife with a strong blade from ten to fifteen inches long,
and double-edged near the point; -- used as a hunting knife,
and formerly as a weapon in the southwestern part of the
United States. It was named from its inventor, Colonel James
Bowie. Also, by extension, any large sheath knife.
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