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BOLA
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Dictionary entry overview: What does bola mean?
• BOLA (noun)
The noun BOLA has 2 senses:
1. a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie
2. a rope with weights attached to the ends; is thrown to entangle the legs of an animal; of South American origin
Familiarity information: BOLA used as a noun is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
A cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Synonyms:
bola; bola tie; bolo; bolo tie
Hypernyms ("bola" is a kind of...):
necktie; tie (neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A rope with weights attached to the ends; is thrown to entangle the legs of an animal; of South American origin
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("bola" is a kind of...):
rope (a strong line)
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