Vocab Bloom Hub

bolo

/ˈboʊ.loʊ/

Traduction: Nom désignant soit un cordon ou lacet porté autour du cou, fermé par une attache décorative et servant de cravate, soit un long couteau lourd à un seul tranchant, d'origine philippine.

1 entrée

noun

C1formalcommon/ˈboʊ.loʊ/

A noun with two distinct meanings: a cord worn around the neck with an ornamental clasp as a necktie, or a long, heavy single-edged knife of Philippine origin.

  • 🇫🇷Nom désignant soit un cordon ou lacet porté autour du cou, fermé par une attache décorative et servant de cravate, soit un long couteau lourd à un seul tranchant, d'origine philippine.
  1. Neckwear accessory B1 formal american

    A type of necktie consisting of a cord or braid worn around the neck, fastened with an ornamental clasp or slide.

    • He wore a silver bolo tie to the formal event.
    • The bolo is a popular accessory in Southwestern fashion.
    • She bought a handmade bolo with a turquoise clasp.

    🇫🇷Cravate bolo

    Synonymes: bola tiebolo tie

  2. Bladed tool B2 formal

    A long, heavy single-edged knife or machete, originally from the Philippines, used for cutting vegetation or as a weapon.

    • The farmer used a bolo to clear the thick underbrush.
    • In the Philippines, the bolo is a common agricultural tool.
    • He carried a bolo for protection while hiking in the jungle.

    🇫🇷Machette philippine

    Synonymes: bolo knifecutlassmachete