Gaucho's Gear consists of Bolas (5 letters), Bola (4 letters), RIATA (5 letters) and RIATAS (6 letters). Bolas are a type of throwing weapon made of two or more weights connected by a rope or cord. Bola is the singular form of bolas. RIATA is a long, thick rope used for lassoing cattle. RIATAS is the plural form of RIATA. These items are traditionally used by gauchos, South American cowboys, to herd and capture livestock.