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

A long, heavy single-edged machete used for cutting or as a weapon.

"Farmers used a bolo to clear the undergrowth."

A necktie made of a cord or braided leather, held together by a decorative slide.

"He wore a silver bolo tie to the rodeo."

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 notes

In plain EnglishDepending on context: a large machete, a cord-style necktie, or a police "be on the lookout" alert.

Word forms

boloed past tense, boloed past tense, boloed past tense, bolos plural, bolos plural, bolos plural, bolos plural, BOLOs plural, bolos singular, bolos singular, bolos singular

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Etymology

From Philippine Spanish bolo, ultimately from Tagalog.

Origin: Spanish

Synonyms

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bola bolo tie bola tie bolo knife

Related words

bola

Rhymes for bolo

polo solo lolo YOLO cholo Paolo gigolo piccolo

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Frequently asked questions

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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