# bolas

> English word · Noun · frequency rank #83,059

## Definitions
1. A throwing weapon made of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, designed to capture animals by entangling their legs.
2. A sticky thread whirled around by certain spiders to catch prey.

## Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish bolas.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/bolas