1. A rope with weights attached to the ends; is thrown to entangle the legs of an animal; of South American origin
   "The gaucho skilfully threw the bola to catch the running cattle"
    
2. A cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie
   "The bola tie featured a turquoise stone clasp";
   - bolo tie, bolo, bola tie

Derived forms: bolas

Type of: necktie, rope, tie

Encyclopedia: Bola, Togo