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
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Bolo as a noun:
A long, heavy, single-edged machete.
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Bolo as a noun (attributive):
a type of punch; an uppercut.
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Bolo as a verb:
To attack or despatch with a bolo knife.
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Bolo as a noun:
A soldier not capable of the minimum standards of marksmanship.
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Bolo as a verb:
To fail to meet the minimum standards of marksmanship.
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Bolo as a noun:
A string or leather necktie secured with an ornamental slide.
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Bolo as a verb (transitive, nonce word):
To dress (somebody) in a bolo.
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Bolo as a noun (US, _, law enforcement):
A request for law enforcement officers to be on the lookout for a suspect.
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Parang as a noun:
A short, heavy, straight-edged knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia as a tool and weapon.
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Parang as a noun:
A style of music originating from Trinidad and Tobago, strongly influenced by Venezuelan music.