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bolo Synonyms

Another word for bolo

Choosing another word for bolo depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A type of necktie consisting of a piece of cord or braided leather secured around the neck with an ornamental clasp or slide.

Usage Example

"The rancher wore a silver-tipped bolo tie with his crisp western shirt."

Strongest
bolo tie
bola tie
shoestring necktie

• noun (Context 2)

A large, heavy, single-edged knife of Philippine origin, similar to a machete and used for clearing vegetation or in agriculture.

Usage Example

"Farmers in the province used a sharp machete to harvest sugarcane and clear thick brush along the trail."

Strong
machete
panga
parang

• noun (Context 3)

In boxing, a wide, sweeping lower uppercut punch thrown in a semicircular arc.

Usage Example

"The contender surprised his opponent with a quick bolo punch to the midsection."

Strongest
bolo punch

• Nearby Words

bollock
bollocks
bollocksed
bolo
bologna
bolognese
bolshevik

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Bolo. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/bolo
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