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BOLO [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cutting and Thrusting Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bolo
1, record 1, English, bolo
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bolo knife 2, record 1, English, bolo%20knife
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long, heavy, single-edged machete originally used in the Philippines. 3, record 1, English, - bolo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the Philippines, the bolo ... was used during the Philippine Revolution against the Spanish colonial authorities, later becoming a signature weapon of guerrillas in the Philippine–American War. Filipinos still use the bolo for everyday tasks, such as clearing vegetation and chopping various large foodstuffs. 4, record 1, English, - bolo
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes blanches
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bolo
1, record 1, French, bolo
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grand coutelas à lame épaisse originaire des Philippines servant à la fois d'arme et d'outil. 2, record 1, French, - bolo
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-06-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bolo
1, record 2, English, bolo
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bolo: an item in the "Armaments" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - bolo
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- machette
1, record 2, French, machette
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
machette : objet de la classe «Armement» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - machette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-10-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
- Hosiery and Apparel Industry (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bolo tie
1, record 3, English, bolo%20tie
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bola tie 2, record 3, English, bola%20tie
correct
- bolo 2, record 3, English, bolo
correct
- bola 2, record 3, English, bola
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A necktie of thin cord fastened in front with an ornamental clasp or other device. 2, record 3, English, - bolo%20tie
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
- Habillement et bonneterie (Textiles)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cravate-western
1, record 3, French, cravate%2Dwestern
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cravate bolo 2, record 3, French, cravate%20bolo
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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