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bolo
1[ boh-loh ]
noun
- a large, heavy, single-edged knife or machete for hacking, used in the Philippines and by the U.S. Army.
bolo
2[ boh-loh ]
noun
- a soldier who does not meet the minimum standards of marksmanship.
- a clumsy or incompetent soldier.
verb (used without object)
- to fail to meet the minimum standards of marksmanship.
bolo
3[ boh-loh ]
noun
BOLO
4[ boh-loh ]
abbreviation for
- be on the lookout: an instruction or warning to law enforcement personnel, or sometimes to the general public, to be watchful for the appearance of a criminal suspect or criminal activity:
The police issued a BOLO at 2:14 p.m., just moments after the robbery was reported.
bolo
/ ˈəʊəʊ /
noun
- a large single-edged knife, originating in the Philippines
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51Թ History and Origins
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Example Sentences
The bolo makes Lynch look a bit like “Blue Velvet’s” demented antagonist, Frank Booth, a rockabilly nightmare played by Dennis Hopper.
In a western-style suit and a bolo tie, the recently converted country artist commands the stage with an army of cowgirls in leather studded corsets.
Her urban polish was a contrast to the stereotypical copper country getup of checkered shirt, western-style belt buckle, bolo tie and Stetson hat.
“And it said: Trump Sandwich. And then it goes on to describe it. Two slices of bread, bolo — wait a minute, two slices of white bread. Bologna, and a very small pickle.”
“I feel his ultimate impact will be as the ultimate teacher,” said Wilkes, who wore a turquoise bolo tie gifted to him by Wooden.
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