bowie
n. countablen. a flat, curved blade with a sharp edge on both sides. You use this word for the weapon used by knights or in fencing.
n. a short, curved sword with a sharp edge on both sides, typically used in fencing or as a historical sidearm.
The knight drew his bowie from its sheath.
He practiced his fencing moves with a wooden bowie.
The museum displayed a rare 17th-century bowie with an intricate gold hilt.
Last updated May 4, 2026