Meaning & use
bolo
A large, heavy single-edged knife used in the Philippines for farming, cutting brush, and self-defense.
See it in a sentence
The farmer used his bolo to clear thick brush along the edge of the field.
During the uprising, villagers armed themselves with bolos and whatever else they could find.
A note on using this word
Do not confuse lowercase 'bolo' with the police radio term BOLO, an acronym for 'be on the lookout.'
Words with a similar meaning
machete
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A cord necktie fastened with a decorative clasp, often associated with the American Southwest.
He wore a silver bolo tie with turquoise stones to the country music awards.
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