bowie knifeとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

After James "Jim" Bowie (1796-1836), American pioneer and soldier who famously used such a knife as a weapon in a duel.

発音

• IPA: /ˈbuːi naɪf/, /ˈboʊ.i naɪf/ (see note)

名詞

Bowie knife (plural Bowie knives)

1. A large sheath knife, usually of clip point style and usually with large guards at the ricasso.

   Synonyms: California toothpick (obsolete), Missouri toothpick

   Hypernyms: knife < weapon, tool

   Coordinate terms: hunting knife, KA-BAR

使用する際の注意点

• Some prescribe the pronunciation /ˈbuːi/, after James Bowie's pronunciation of his own name, but /ˈboʊ.i/ is also widespread.

Further reading

• Bowie knife on Wikipedia.Wikipedia