bolo
/ˈbəʊ.ləʊ/ · noun
Meaning
- A long, heavy, single-edged machete.
- A type of punch; an uppercut.
- To attack or despatch with a bolo knife.
- A soldier not capable of the minimum standards of marksmanship.
- To fail to meet the minimum standards of marksmanship.
- A string or leather necktie secured with an ornamental slide.
- To dress (somebody) in a bolo.
- A request for law enforcement officers to be on the lookout for a suspect.
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