Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boh-luh]
- /ˈboʊ lə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boh-luh]
- /ˈboʊ lə/
Definitions of bola word
- noun bola a missile used by gauchos and Indians of South America, consisting of two or more heavy balls on a cord. It is hurled at a running quarry, such as an ox or rhea, so as to entangle its legs 3
- noun bola a set of cords or thongs with heavy balls at the ends, for throwing at cattle and entangling their legs 3
- noun plural bola Also, bolas. a weapon consisting of two or more heavy balls secured to the ends of one or more strong cords, hurled by the Indians and gauchos of southern South America to entangle the legs of cattle and other animals. 1
- noun plural bola bolo tie. 1
- noun bola weighted lasso 1
- noun bola bola tie, bolo tie 1
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Origin of bola
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Spanish: ball < Old Provençal < Latin bulla bubble, knob; see boil1
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Parts of speech for Bola
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bola popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
bola usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bola
noun bola
- rope — a strong, thick line or cord, commonly one composed of twisted or braided strands of hemp, flax, or the like, or of wire or other material.
- snare — one of the strings of gut or of tightly spiraled metal stretched across the skin of a snare drum.
- halter — Archaic. lameness; a limp.
- blade — The blade of a knife, axe, or saw is the edge, which is used for cutting.
- knife — an instrument for cutting, consisting essentially of a thin, sharp-edged, metal blade fitted with a handle.
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