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bola

[ boh-luh ]

noun

, plural bo·las [boh, -l, uh, z].
  1. Also a weapon consisting of two or more heavy balls secured to the ends of one or more strong cords, hurled by the Indians and gauchos of southern South America to entangle the legs of cattle and other animals.

bola

/ ˈbəʊlə; ˈbəʊləs /

noun

  1. a missile used by gauchos and Indians of South America, consisting of two or more heavy balls on a cord. It is hurled at a running quarry, such as an ox or rhea, so as to entangle its legs

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bola1

1835–45; < Spanish: ball < Old Provençal < Latin bulla bubble, knob; boil 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bola1

Spanish: ball, from Latin bulla knob

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