Phrase guide

bolo tie

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A necktie consisting of a heavy cord held in front by an ornamental clasp or slide.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bootlace tie, shoelace tie, shoestring necktie, string tie

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: bolo, bola tie, bola

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: necktie, tie

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: боло вратовръзка (bolo vratovrǎzka) — necktie
  • Finnish: narusolmio — necktie
  • Finnish: bolo-solmio — necktie
  • Navajo: zéédéeláhí — necktie
  • Polish: krawat bolo — necktie
  • Spanish: corbata de bolo — necktie
  • Spanish: corbata de cordón — necktie