English Explanatory Dictionary

bolas

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A throwing weapon made of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, designed to capture animals by entangling their legs.
  2. A sticky thread whirled around by certain spiders to catch prey.

Word forms

bolas bolases

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish bolas.

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