bolas Meaning & Definition
/ˈbəʊ̯.ləs/
What Does Bolas Mean?
As a noun, bolas means A throwing weapon made of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, designed to capture animals by entangling their legs. It can also mean A sticky thread whirled around by certain spiders to catch prey.
Quick Facts About Bolas
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbəʊ̯.ləs/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | bolases |
Bolas Definition (Noun)
- A throwing weapon made of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, designed to capture animals by entangling their legs.
- A sticky thread whirled around by certain spiders to catch prey.
Synonyms of Bolas
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Bolas synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
bolas (plural bolases or bolas)
bolas
Words That Rhyme With Bolas
Origin of Bolas
Origin 1: Borrowed from Spanish bola(s) (“ball(s)”) and Portuguese bola(s) (“ball(s)”). First attested in 1843.
Origin 2: See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Pronouncing Bolas
The standard pronunciation of bolas is /ˈbəʊ̯.ləs/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bəʊ̯).