embolar

Portuguese

/ĩ.bo.ˈla(ɾ)/

verb
Definitions
  • to put spheres on the tip of a bull's horn to avoid hurting the bullfighter
  • (Brazil) to grab an enemy and roll with them over the ground
  • to form a bunch (load of material put together)

Etymology

Affix from Portuguese bola.

Origin

Portuguese

bola

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