bowie
Definition
Proper noun 1. A surname, specifically that of James "Jim" Bowie: Refers to the 19th-century American frontiersman, soldier, and folk hero. 2. A type of knife: A large sheath knife with a guard for the hand, historically associated with and named after Jim Bowie.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun (Person):
- Jim Bowie became a legendary figure in Texas history.
- The defenders of the Alamo, including Bowie, fought bravely.
- Proper noun (Object):
- The hunter carried a sharp bowie knife on his belt.
- He used his bowie to cut through the thick rope.
Advanced Usage
- "Bowie knife": The full, most common term for the blade. While often shortened to just "bowie," the full phrase is used for clarity.
- The classic design of a Bowie knife includes a clipped point.
Variants and Related Words
- Bowie knife (n): The specific term for the knife.
- Bowie State University (n): A public university in Maryland, United States, named after a different individual (Thomas Bowie).
Synonyms
- Person: frontiersman, pioneer, folk hero.
- Knife: sheath knife, hunting knife, combat knife (context-dependent).
Related Phrases
- To carry a bowie: An informal phrase meaning to be armed with such a knife.
- In many Western tales, the cowboy would carry a bowie.
Related Idioms
- "Go at it like Bowie and Crockett": A historical idiom referencing fierce or legendary fighting, alluding to Jim Bowie and Davy Crockett at the Alamo. (Note: This is a niche, historical idiom.)
- The two debate teams went at it like Bowie and Crockett.
Noun
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United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)
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