bolo
bolo · bolos
A long, heavy, single-edged macheteA long, heavy, single-edged machete.
UK/ˈbəʊ.ləʊ/US/ˈboʊ.loʊ/
Meaning
5 sensesA long, heavy, single-edged machete.
long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin
(attributive)A type of punch; an uppercut.
A soldier not capable of the minimum standards of marksmanship.
A string or leather necktie secured with an ornamental slide.
a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie
(US)A request for law enforcement officers to be on the lookout for a suspect.
Origin
From Philippine Spanish bolo, from Tagalog bolo. Supposedly named after Bolo Pascha, a GeFrom Philippine Spanish bolo, from Tagalog bolo.
Supposedly named after Bolo Pascha, a German agent in France during World War I.
From Argentine Spanish boleadora (“lariat”).
An acronym of be on the lookout.
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Forms
plural: bolosSynonyms
6 synonymsClose in meaning
- long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin:bolo knife
- a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie:bolo tiebola tiebola