1. United States pioneer and hero of the Texas revolt against Mexico; he shared command of the garrison that resisted the Mexican attack on the Alamo where he died (1796-1836)
   - Bowie, James Bowie

Type of: pioneer

Encyclopedia: Jim Bowie

• in everyone's thoughts
• in evidence
• in extremis
• in fact
• in fiscal matters
• in flagrante delicto
• in flight
• in for
• in force
• in front
• in full
• in full action
• in full swing
• in full view
• in gear
• in general
• in good order
• in good spirits
• in good taste
• in good time
• in great confusion
• in hand
• in haste
• pleasure
• pleasure boat