Phrase guide

Bolo knife

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A general term for a traditional pre-colonial small-sized to medium-sized single-edged sword or large knife of the Philippines that functions both as a tool and a weapon.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

long heavy knife with a single edge; of Philippine origin

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: bolo

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: knife

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