bola
Americannoun
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Also a weapon consisting of two or more heavy balls secured to the ends of one or more strong cords, hurled by the Indians and gauchos of southern South America to entangle the legs of cattle and other animals.
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of bola
1835–45; < Spanish: ball < Old Provençal < Latin bulla bubble, knob; see boil 1
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Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said the operation also killed several al-Mainuki lieutenants.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Portuguese sports publication A Bola, external said Benfica had "gifted" rivals Porto 12 points, after letting a lead slip in six of their 10 draws.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has met Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Downing Street, as the two countries agreed a record-breaking steel deal.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu talked of how his country is "challenged by terrorism" as he met Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday as part of his state visit to the UK.
From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026
"Put on your frock coat, so that you can go straight to call on Countess Bola."
From Anna Karenina by Garnett, Constance
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