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bo·lo knife
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Princeton's WordNet
bolo, bolo knifenoun
long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin
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Bolo knife
A bolo (Tagalog: iták/gúlok, Ilocano: bunéng, Ibanag: badáng/aliwa, Pangasinan: baráng, Kapampangan: paláng, Bikol: tabák/minasbad, Cebuano: súndang/kampilan, Waray: sansibar, Hiligaynon: sandúko/binangon, Aklan: talibong) is a general term for traditional pre-colonial small to medium-sized single-edged swords or large knives of the Philippines that function as both tools and weapons. They are characterized by a curved wide blade that narrows towards the hilt, with pointed or blunt tips. Bolos are a common tool in the Philippines and are often compared to the machete.
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bolo knife
A bolo knife is a large cutting tool originating from the Philippines. It is characterized by its wide, long blade that curves and broadens towards the point, making it ideal for chopping. It is often used in agriculture, particularly in harvesting crops, but has also been utilized as a weapon.
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Bolo knife
A bolo is a large cutting tool of Filipino origin similar to the machete, used particularly in the jungles of Indonesia, the Philippines, and in the sugar fields of Cuba. The primary use for the bolo is clearing vegetation, whether for agriculture or during trail blazing. The bolo is called an iták or sundáng in Tagalog while in Hiligaynon, the blade is referred to as either a binangon or a talibong.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of bolo knife in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of bolo knife in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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- pisau boloIndonesian
- dao boloVietnamese
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