Definitions for "Bolas"
A kind of missile weapon consisting of one, two, or more balls of stone, iron, or other material, attached to the ends of a leather cord; -- used by the Gauchos of South America, and others, for hurling at and entangling an animal.
Three balls attached at one end to ropes or cords about a yard in length and at the other end, tied in a knot, enabling the wielder to whirl and then throw them at a target, which, if hit, would be smashed upon impact.
a hunting weapon made by attaching stones to the end of thongs or cords. The weapon is then swung overhead and thrown at prey. The cords wrap around the animal or bird allowing the hunter to move in and kill their prey.