1. a large heavy knife with a broad blade, used as a tool or weapon, especially in the Philippines
2. a necktie worn in a loose bow
Usage: also called bolo tie

Examples

• The farmer used a bolo to cut through the thick vegetation.
• He carried a sharp bolo for clearing the jungle path.
• The cowboy wore a leather bolo with a silver clasp.
• She adjusted her bolo tie before the formal dinner.
• The bolo is an essential tool for Filipino farmers.
• His bolo tie featured a turquoise stone.