KA-BAR en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈkeɪ bɑː/ (US)
- /ˈkeɪ bɑɹ/ (US)
Etymology
Brand name from 1923 (Union Cutlery Co), said to be derived from the words kill a bear in a letter sent to the company by a fur trapper.
Meanings
- A kind of combat knife used by the United States military and popular with some hunters, campers, bushcrafters, and knife collectors.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| KA-BARs | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Ka-Bar | alternative | lexicographic |