bolas (projectile weapons)

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Scope note
Projectile weapons consisting of two or more stone or iron balls attached to the ends of a cord, whirled and thrown to entangle an animal or human being. Bolas were used by native peoples in the Americas.
bolas
Accepted term: 03-Feb-2025