noun
- Plural of bolas; throwing weapons consisting of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, used to entangle animals or enemies.
Usage: Also spelled 'boleases' in some contexts.; Primarily used in historical, anthropological, or martial arts contexts.
Examples
- The gauchos used bolases to catch cattle on the Argentine plains.
- Ancient warriors threw bolases to immobilize their opponents in combat.
- Museum exhibits displayed traditional bolases from South American cultures.
- The hunter skillfully wielded bolases to entangle the fleeing animal.
- Bolases remain popular in some martial arts demonstrations today.