‖n. sing. & pl. [ Sp. ] A kind of missile weapon consisting of one, two, or more balls of stone, iron, or other material, attached to the ends of a leather cord; -- used by the Gauchos of South America, and others, for hurling at and entangling an animal. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ ‖, n. [ Sp. cocobolo. ] (Bot.) A very beautiful and hard wood, obtained in the West India Islands. It is used in cabinetmaking, for the handles of tools, and for various fancy articles. [ 1913 Webster ]