Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bola
Noun
/ˈboʊlə/
Definition
A throwing weapon made of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, traditionally used by hunters to capture animals.
Examples
- She used a bola to catch the fleeing animal in the field.
- The children played with soft, toy bolas during their outdoor games.
- In the traditional festival, the champion demonstrated his skills with the bola.
Meaning
A type of physical tool consisting of a weighted ball or a set of balls on a rope, used for entangling prey or for sport.
Synonyms
- lasso
- throwing weapon
- entangling device
