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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A throwing weapon made of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, designed to capture animals by entangling their legs.
2. 2
   A sticky thread whirled around by certain spiders to catch prey.

Synonyms

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boleadora

Example

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"Bolas are made up of a long cord with two stone balls at the free ends."

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish bolas.

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