Transcription
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [boh-luh s]
- /ˈboʊ ləs/
-
- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
-
- [boh-luh s]
- /ˈboʊ ləs/
Definitions of bolas word
- noun plural bolas bola (def 1). 1
- noun plural bolas 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 bolas bolo tie. 1
Information block about the term
Origin of bolas
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Spanish: ball < Old Provençal < Latin bulla bubble, knob; see boil1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Bolas
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bolas popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
bolas usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bolas
noun bolas
- 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.
- 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
- halter — Archaic. lameness; a limp.
- blade — The blade of a knife, axe, or saw is the edge, which is used for cutting.
Top questions with bolas
- how to make ladder golf bolas?
- how to make bolas?