bolo
noun/ˈboʊloʊ/
Frequency rank: #17,385 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a type of necktie made of a cord with a decorative metal clasp, associated with Western American style.
Example sentence
The detective wore a leather bolo around his neck as part of his signature Western-style outfit.
Synonyms & related words
- necktie
- tie
- cravat
More words in ranks 17,301–17,400
- analgesicA substance that reduces or eliminates pain without causing loss of consciousness.
- authenticallyin a way that is genuine, true, and not fake or imitated.
- automatona moving mechanical device made to imitate a human being; a person who acts in a monotonous, routine manner without independent thought.
- baptizeTo perform the Christian rite of baptism on someone, typically by immersing them in or sprinkling them with water as a sign of purification and admission to the Church.
- bathrobeA loose robe worn before or after bathing or while relaxing at home.
- bookiea person who accepts and pays out bets on races or other events.
- bothersomecausing annoyance or difficulty; troublesome.
- carnivoreAn animal (or person) that feeds mainly on the flesh of other animals.
- casementA window frame that is hinged at the side and opens outward or inward like a door.
- catnipa herb of the mint family that causes cats to behave excitedly; something irresistible to a particular group.