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bowie

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈboʊi// bowie

n. 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.


SIMPLE

The knight drew his bowie from its sheath.

CONTEXTUAL

He practiced his fencing moves with a wooden bowie.

COMPLEX

The museum displayed a rare 17th-century bowie with an intricate gold hilt.

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