noun ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A throwing weapon made of weights on the ends of a cord.
2. 2
   a rope with weights attached to the ends; is thrown to entangle the legs of an animal; of South American origin wordnet
3. 3
   a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

baitbola tiebolobolo tiebolo tiebolt

Example

More examples

"It is very difficult to handle the bola, but the ancient Incas were very good at it."

Etymology

Probably from Spanish bola.

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