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bolo

/ˈbəʊ.ləʊ/ /ˈboʊ.loʊ/

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noun

A long, heavy, single-edged machete.

Examples :

"The farmer used his bolo to clear the tall grass in the field. "

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noun

A type of punch; an uppercut.

Examples :

"The boxer surprised his opponent with a powerful bolo, knocking him off balance. "

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verb

To attack or despatch with a bolo knife.

Examples :

"The farmer, defending his crops from the wild boar, had to bolo it with his sharp blade. "

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noun

A soldier not capable of the minimum standards of marksmanship.

Examples :

"Private Johnson was labeled a bolo after failing the basic rifle qualification for the third time. "

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verb

To fail to meet the minimum standards of marksmanship.

Examples :

"Since he didn't practice shooting beforehand, he was worried he would bolo the firearms qualification test. "

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noun

A string or leather necktie secured with an ornamental slide.

Examples :

"He wore a bolo tie with a turquoise slide to the school dance. "

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verb

To dress (somebody) in a bolo.

Examples :

"Before the square dance, the instructor helped bolo the new students to ensure everyone looked the part with their bolo ties. "

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noun

A request for law enforcement officers to be on the lookout for a suspect.

Examples :

"The police issued a bolo for the runaway student. "

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