BOLO
Dictionary entry overview: What does bolo mean? • BOLO (noun)
The noun BOLO has 2 senses:
1. a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie
2. long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin
Familiarity information: BOLO used as a noun is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• BOLO (noun)
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 ("bolo" 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)
Meaning:
Long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Synonyms:
bolo knife; bolo
Hypernyms ("bolo" is a kind of...):
knife (edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle)
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