bolo

ˈbəʊləʊ

Definition

Definition of bolo - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

toolslong heavy knife with a single edge

He used a bolo to clear the path.

cutlass

machete

fashion

Rare

cord necktie with an ornamental clasp

Rare

He wore a bolo with his cowboy outfit.

string tie

sports

Rare

type of punch resembling an uppercut

Rare

The boxer delivered a powerful bolo to his opponent.

hook

jab

uppercut

military

Rare

Slang

soldier failing marksmanship standards

Rare

Slang

He was labeled a bolo after missing the target.

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Images of bolo

long heavy knife with a single edge
cord necktie with an ornamental clasp

Expressions with bolo

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bolo knife

tool for cutting vegetation

Gardeners often use a bolo knife to trim thick bushes.

bolo tie

decorative tie with a sliding clasp

The cowboy's bolo tie had a silver clasp.

Origin of bolo

Tagalog, bolo (knife)

Examples of bolo in a sentence

A bolo is essential for cutting through dense vegetation.
The bolo added flair to his western attire.
She gifted him a bolo for his collection.
He surprised everyone with a quick bolo during the match.
Fans cheered as he landed a bolo on his rival.
Despite his efforts, he remained a bolo in training.

Being a bolo, he had to retake the shooting test.

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French:bolo, cravate bolo, ...
German:Bolo, Kordel-Krawatte, ...
Italian:bolo, laccio alla texana, ...
Spanish:bolo, lazo, ...
Portuguese:facão, gravata bolo, ...
Chinese:砍刀, 牛仔领带, ...
Japanese:ボロ, ボロタイ, ...
Arabic:سِكّين بولو, رَبْطَة بولو, ...
Hebrew:בּוֹלוֹ, עֲנִיבַת בּוֹלוֹ, ...
Russian:мачете, галстук-боуло, ...
Ukrainian:боло, бола, ...
Hindi:बोलो, बोलो टाई, ...
Bengali:বলো, বোলো, ...
Catalan:matxet, llacet texà, ...
Czech:bolo, bolo kravata, ...
Danish:bolo, snorslips, ...
Dutch:bolo, koordenstropdas, ...
Greek:μπολο, μπολό, ...
Hungarian:bozótvágó kés, bolo nyakkendő, ...
Khmer:កាំបិតបូឡូ, ក្រវាត់កបូឡូ, ...
Korean:보로, 볼로 타이, ...
Persian:چاقوی بولویی, کراوات بولویی, ...
Polish:bolo, krawat bolo, ...
Portuguese (BR):faca bolo, cordão de pescoço, ...
Romanian:macetă, cravată bolo, ...
Swedish:bolo, bolosnodd, ...
Thai:มีดโบโล, เชือกผูกคอ, ...
Turkish:pala, bolo kravat, ...
Vietnamese:dao rựa, dây buộc cổ, ...

BOLO

ˈboʊloʊ

Definition of BOLO - Reverso English Dictionary

Abbreviation

abr: Be On the Look Out

TECH.

alert for police to find a person or vehicle

TECH.

The officer issued a BOLO for the suspect.
Dispatch sent a BOLO for the missing car.
A BOLO was broadcast for the stolen bike.

all-points bulletin

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Origin of BOLO

Portuguese bolo (cake)

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French:APB, ...
German:Fahndung, ...
Italian:allarme di ricerca, ...
Spanish:APB, ...
Portuguese:BOLO, ...
Chinese:警方发布的协查通报要求留意某人或某车辆, ...
Japanese:手配, ...
Arabic:تعميم بحث, ...
Hebrew:BOLO, ...
Russian:БОЛО, ...
Ukrainian:орієнтування, ...
Hindi:बीओएलओ, ...
Bengali:বোলো, ...
Catalan:avís de cerca, ...
Czech:policejní pátrání, ...
Danish:efterlysning, ...
Dutch:AMBER Alert, ...
Greek:BOLO, ...
Hungarian:körözés, ...
Khmer:សេចក្តីជូនដំណឹងឱ្យប៉ូលិសស្វែងរក, ...
Korean:수배 경보, ...
Persian:اعلام جست‌وجو, ...
Polish:komunikat o poszukiwaniu osoby lub pojazdu, ...
Portuguese (BR):BOLO, ...
Romanian:BOLO, ...
Swedish:efterlysning, ...
Thai:ประกาศให้เฝ้าระวัง, ...
Turkish:BOLO, ...
Vietnamese:TTĐT, ...

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Definition of bolo - Reverso English Dictionary

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