The term SOUTH AMERICAN WEAPON can be summarized by two crossword solutions: BOLA (4 letters) and BOLAS (5 letters). Bola is a throwing weapon used by the indigenous people of South America. It consists of two or more weights connected by a cord. Bolas are a type of throwing weapon made of weights on the ends of interconnected cords, designed to entangle an animal's legs when thrown. They were used by the gauchos of South America for hunting and as a weapon in combat.