bola

bo·la  (bl) also bo·las (-ls)

n.

A rope with weights attached, used especially in South America to catch cattle or game by entangling their legs.

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[From American Spanish bolas, pl. of Spanish bola, ball, probably from Latin bulla.]

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bola [ˈbəʊlə], bolas [ˈbəʊləs]

n pl -las, -lases

(Military / Arms & Armour (excluding Firearms)) a missile used by gauchos and Indians of South America, consisting of two or more heavy balls on a cord. It is hurled at a running quarry, such as an ox or emu, so as to entangle its legs

[Spanish: ball, from Latin bulla knob]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	bola - a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp and worn as a necktie bola tie, bolo, bolo tie necktie, tie - neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front; "he stood in front of the mirror tightening his necktie"; "he wore a vest and tie"
	2.	bola - a rope with weights attached to the ends; is thrown to entangle the legs of an animal; of South American origin rope - a strong line