noun
- a large clasp knife with a single blade, typically used for general cutting tasks
Usage: often capitalized as a trademark or brand name; chiefly historical or regional
Examples
- He carried a barlow in his pocket for everyday use.
- The old barlow knife had been passed down through three generations.
- Pioneers often relied on a barlow for cutting rope and wood.
- A barlow was an essential tool for any outdoorsman in the 19th century.