The difference between Bolo and Parang

When used as nouns, bolo means a long, heavy, single-edged machete, whereas parang means a short, heavy, straight-edged knife used in malaysia and indonesia as a tool and weapon.


Bolo is also verb with the meaning: to attack or despatch with a bolo knife.

check bellow for the other definitions of Bolo and Parang

  1. Bolo as a noun:

    A long, heavy, single-edged machete.

  2. Bolo as a noun (attributive):

    a type of punch; an uppercut.

  1. Bolo as a verb:

    To attack or despatch with a bolo knife.

  1. Bolo as a noun:

    A soldier not capable of the minimum standards of marksmanship.

  1. Bolo as a verb:

    To fail to meet the minimum standards of marksmanship.

  1. Bolo as a noun:

    A string or leather necktie secured with an ornamental slide.

  1. Bolo as a verb (transitive, nonce word):

    To dress (somebody) in a bolo.

  1. Bolo as a noun (US, _, law enforcement):

    A request for law enforcement officers to be on the lookout for a suspect.

  1. Parang as a noun:

    A short, heavy, straight-edged knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia as a tool and weapon.

  1. Parang as a noun:

    A style of music originating from Trinidad and Tobago, strongly influenced by Venezuelan music.

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