noun
bolo
BOH-loh
Bolo (noun) means a long, heavy single-edged machete used for cutting or as a weapon. Example: “Farmers used a bolo to clear the undergrowth.”
noun
1
A long, heavy single-edged machete used for cutting or as a weapon.
"Farmers used a bolo to clear the undergrowth."
2
A necktie made of a cord or braided leather, held together by a decorative slide.
"He wore a silver bolo tie to the rodeo."
3
Police slang for an alert asking officers to watch for a particular suspect or vehicle.
"Officers issued a bolo for the stolen truck."
How to use bolo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDepending on context: a large machete, a cord-style necktie, or a police "be on the lookout" alert.
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Word forms
- Plural
- bolos
- Third person singular
- bolos
- Past tense
- boloed
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Etymology
From Philippine Spanish bolo, ultimately from Tagalog.
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What does “bolo” mean?
The word “bolo” means a long, heavy single-edged machete used for cutting or as a weapon. In plain terms, depending on context: a large machete, a cord-style necktie, or a police "be on the lookout" alert.
How do you pronounce “bolo”?
“Bolo” is pronounced BOH-loh (/ˈboʊ.loʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bolo” in a sentence?
Here is “bolo” used in a sentence: “Farmers used a bolo to clear the undergrowth.”
What part of speech is “bolo”?
“Bolo” is a noun.
Where does the word “bolo” come from?
The word “bolo” comes from Spanish. From Philippine Spanish bolo, ultimately from Tagalog.
How many meanings does “bolo” have?
“Bolo” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long, heavy single-edged machete used for cutting or as a weapon.
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