bolas Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie
bola; bolo tie; bolo; bola tie.
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noun a rope with weights attached to the ends; is thrown to entangle the legs of an animal; of South American origin
bola.
WordNet
Bo"las noun singular & plural
Etymology
Sp.Definitions
A kind of missile weapon consisting of one, two, or more balls of stone, iron, or other material, attached to the ends of a leather cord; -- used by the Gauchos of South America, and others, for hurling at and entangling an animal.
