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      »   The noun bolo has 2 meanings (first 1 from tagged texts)
  • bolo Tie1.) 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; "he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie"; "he wore a vest and tie")

    2.) Affiliation, association, tie, tie-up -- (a social or business relationship; "a valuable financial affiliation"; "he was sorry he had to sever his ties with other members of the team"; "many close associations with England")

    tie, bolo, Bola1.) Bolo tie, bolo, bola tie, bola -- (a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie)

    2.) Bola -- (a rope with weights attached to the ends; is thrown to entangle the legs of an animal; of South American origin)

    bola tie, Bola1.) Bolo tie, bolo, bola tie, bola -- (a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie)

    2.) Bola -- (a rope with weights attached to the ends; is thrown to entangle the legs of an animal; of South American origin)

    bola -- (a Cord1.) Cord -- (a line made of twisted fibers or threads; "the bundle was tied with a cord")

    2.) Cord -- (a unit of amount of wood cut for burning; 128 cubic feet)

    cord fastened Around1.) About, around -- (in the area or vicinity; "a few spectators standing about"; "hanging around"; "waited around for the next flight")

    2.) Around -- (by a circular or circuitous route; "He came all the way around the base"; "the road goes around the pond")

    around the Neck1.) Neck, cervix -- (the part of an organism that connects the head to the rest of the body; "he admired her long graceful neck")

    2.) Neck -- (a narrow elongated projecting strip of land)

    neck with an Ornamental1.) Ornamental -- (any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value)

    1.) Cosmetic, decorative, ornamental -- (serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose; "cosmetic fenders on cars"; "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative")

    ornamental clasp and Worn1.) Wear, have on -- (be dressed in; "She was wearing yellow that day")

    2.) Wear, bear -- (have on one's person; "He wore a red ribbon"; "bear a scar")

    worn as a necktie)
  • bolo, bolo Knife1.) Knife -- (edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle)

    2.) Knife -- (a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point)

    knife -- (Long1.) Hanker, long, yearn -- (desire strongly or persistently)

    1.) Long -- (primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified; "a long life"; "a long boring speech"; "a long time"; "a long friendship"; "a long game"; "long ago"; "an hour long")

    long heavy Knife1.) Knife -- (edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle)

    2.) Knife -- (a weapon with a handle and blade with a sharp point)

    knife with a Single1.) Single, bingle -- (a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base)

    2.) One, 1, I, ace, single, unity -- (the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number; "he has the one but will need a two and three to go with it"; "they had lunch at one")

    single edge; of Philippine1.) Philippine, Filipino -- (official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages)

    1.) Filipino, Philippine -- (of or relating to or characteristic of the Philippines or its people or customs; "the Philippine President"; "our Filipino cook")

    Philippine origin)

Related Terms - "Bolo"


Meaning 1 of Bolo
bolo tie, bolo, bola tie, bola necktie, tie
  • Bolo tie1.) Bolo tie, bolo, bola tie, bola -- (a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie)

    Bolo tie, Bolo1.) Bolo tie, bolo, bola tie, bola -- (a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie)

    2.) Bolo, bolo knife -- (long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin)

    Bolo, Bola tie1.) Bolo tie, bolo, bola tie, bola -- (a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie)

    Bola tie, Bola1.) Bolo tie, bolo, bola tie, bola -- (a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie)

    2.) Bola -- (a rope with weights attached to the ends; is thrown to entangle the legs of an animal; of South American origin)

    Bola - A cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie
  • Bow tie1.) Bow tie, bow-tie, bowtie -- (a man's tie that ties in a bow)

    Bow tie, Bow-tie1.) Bow tie, bow-tie, bowtie -- (a man's tie that ties in a bow)

    Bow-tie, Bowtie1.) Bow tie, bow-tie, bowtie -- (a man's tie that ties in a bow)

    Bowtie - A man's tie that ties in a bow
  • Four-in-hand1.) Four-in-hand -- (a long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other)

    2.) Coach, four-in-hand, coach-and-four -- (a carriage pulled by four horses with one driver)

    Four-in-hand - A long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other
  • Old school tie1.) Old school tie -- (necktie indicating the school the wearer attended)

    Old school tie - Necktie indicating the school the wearer attended
  • String tie1.) String tie -- (a very narrow necktie usually tied in a bow)

    String tie - A very narrow necktie usually tied in a bow
  • Windsor tie1.) Windsor tie -- (a wide necktie worn in a loose bow)

    Windsor tie - A wide necktie worn in a loose bow

Meaning 2 of Bolo
bolo, bolo knife knife
  • Barong1.) Barong -- (a knife resembling a cleaver; used in the Philippines)

    Barong - A knife resembling a cleaver; used in the Philippines
  • Bolo1.) Bolo tie, bolo, bola tie, bola -- (a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie)

    2.) Bolo, bolo knife -- (long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin)

    Bolo, Bolo knife1.) Bolo, bolo knife -- (long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin)

    Bolo knife - A cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie
  • Bowie knife1.) Bowie knife -- (a stout Hunting knife1.) Hunting knife -- (a large sharp knife with a handle shaped to fit the grip)

    Hunting knife - A large sharp knife with a handle shaped to fit the grip with a single edge)

    Bowie knife - A stout hunting knife with a single edge
  • Bread knife1.) Bread knife -- (a knife used to cut bread)

    Bread knife - A knife used to cut bread
  • Butcher knife1.) Butcher knife -- (a large sharp knife for cutting or trimming meat)

    Butcher knife - A large sharp knife for cutting or trimming meat
  • Carving knife1.) Carving knife -- (a large knife used to carve cooked meat)

    Carving knife - A large knife used to carve cooked meat
  • Case knife1.) Case knife -- (a metal blade with a handle; used as cutlery)

    2.) Case knife, sheath knife -- (a knife with a fixed blade that is carried in a sheath)

    Case knife, Sheath knife1.) Case knife, sheath knife -- (a knife with a fixed blade that is carried in a sheath)

    Sheath knife - A metal blade with a handle; used as cutlery
  • Cleaver1.) Cleaver, meat cleaver, chopper -- (a butcher's knife having a large square blade)

    Cleaver, Meat cleaver1.) Cleaver, meat cleaver, chopper -- (a butcher's knife having a large square blade)

    Meat cleaver, Chopper1.) Chop, chopper -- (a grounder that bounces high in the air)

    2.) Chopper, pearly -- (informal terms for a human `tooth')

    Chopper - A butcher's knife having a large square blade
  • Drawknife1.) Drawknife, drawshave -- (a woodworker's knife to shave surfaces)

    Drawknife, Drawshave1.) Drawknife, drawshave -- (a woodworker's knife to shave surfaces)

    Drawshave - A woodworker's knife to shave surfaces
  • Letter opener1.) Letter opener, paper knife, paperknife -- (dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books)

    Letter opener, Paper knife1.) Letter opener, paper knife, paperknife -- (dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books)

    Paper knife, Paperknife1.) Letter opener, paper knife, paperknife -- (dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books)

    Paperknife - Dull knife used to cut open the envelopes in which letters are mailed or to slit uncut pages of books
  • Linoleum knife1.) Linoleum knife, linoleum cutter -- (a knife having a short stiff blade with a curved point used for cutting linoleum)

    Linoleum knife, Linoleum cutter1.) Linoleum knife, linoleum cutter -- (a knife having a short stiff blade with a curved point used for cutting linoleum)

    Linoleum cutter - A knife having a short stiff blade with a curved point used for cutting linoleum
  • Parang1.) Parang -- (a stout straight knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia)

    Parang - A stout straight knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia
  • Parer1.) Parer -- (a manicurist who trims the fingernails)

    2.) Parer, paring knife -- (a small sharp knife used in paring fruits or vegetables)

    Parer, Paring knife1.) Parer, paring knife -- (a small sharp knife used in paring fruits or vegetables)

    Paring knife - A manicurist who trims the fingernails
  • Pocketknife1.) Pocketknife, pocket knife -- (a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket)

    Pocketknife, Pocket knife1.) Pocketknife, pocket knife -- (a knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket)

    Pocket knife - A knife with a blade that folds into the handle; suitable for carrying in the pocket
  • Pruning knife1.) Pruning knife -- (a knife with a curved or hooked blade)

    Pruning knife - A knife with a curved or hooked blade
  • Slicer1.) Slicer -- (a golfer whose shots typically curve right (for right-handed golfers))

    2.) Slicer -- (a machine for cutting; usually with a revolving blade)

    Slicer - A golfer whose shots typically curve right (for right-handed golfers)
  • Surgical knife1.) Surgical knife -- (a very sharp knife used in surgery)

    Surgical knife - A very sharp knife used in surgery
  • Table knife1.) Table knife -- (a knife used for eating at dining table)

    Table knife - A knife used for eating at dining table

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