Gaucho's weapon is a term used to refer to the traditional weapons of the South American cowboys, known as gauchos. These weapons include bolas (five letters), BOLO (four letters) and bola (four letters). Bolas are a throwing weapon consisting of two or more weights connected by a rope or cord. BOLO is a type of machete with a wide blade and a wooden handle. Bola is a throwing weapon made of two or more stones connected by a cord. All three weapons were used by gauchos to capture cattle and other animals.