CEFR B2

bowie knife

noun phrase

Meaning

A large, heavy sheath knife with a long, often curved, single-edged blade and a pointed tip, traditionally associated with the American frontier and designed for fighting and hunting.

Examples

He carried a bowie knife on his belt, useful for various tasks in the wilderness.
The historical museum featured several examples of early American bowie knives.

Synonyms: hunting knife, combat knife, dagger, machete

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bowie knife (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˈbuːi naɪf/

Definition

A large, heavy sheath knife with a long, often curved, single-edged blade and a pointed tip, traditionally associated with the American frontier and designed for fighting and hunting.

Examples

He carried a bowie knife on his belt, useful for various tasks in the wilderness.
The historical museum featured several examples of early American bowie knives.

How to Use bowie knife

carry a bowie knife (collocation): To have a bowie knife with you, often on your person. — "Many frontiersmen would carry a bowie knife for protection and utility."
wield a bowie knife (collocation): To hold and use a bowie knife, especially in a fight or for a task. — "The hunter expertly wielded his bowie knife to skin the game."

Synonyms of bowie knife

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