bandolier

Meanings

• noun

  A broad belt with pouches used for carrying ammunition, especially for a rifle or shotgun.

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Rhymes

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mandolier , balconier , gondolier

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Variants

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bandoleer , bandoleers , bandolier , bandoliers

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Etymology

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From French bandole 'pouch' + -ier 'carrier'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'bandolier' is also used metaphorically to describe a large collection or variety of something, such as a bandolier of jokes or a bandolier of ideas.

2. The word 'bandolier' comes from the French word 'bandole', which means 'pouch'.

3. The term 'bandolier music' originated in Switzerland and is characterized by its use of bandolins, a type of stringed instrument.

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Related Concepts

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1. ammunition belt: A belt or bandolier used for carrying ammunition for a firearm.

2. bandit: A person who robs and plunders, especially on the highway.

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Culture

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In literature, the bandolier is often associated with bandits and outlaws carrying their ammunition. In music, the term 'bandolier music' refers to a genre of traditional Swiss folk music played with bandolins.

How to Memorize "bandolier"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a broad belt with several pouches, each containing bullets or cartridges. Visualize the belt being worn diagonally across the chest or over the shoulder.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bandolier' with the image of a cowboy or an outlaw carrying a rifle and a belt full of ammunition.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bandit's Accessory' to remember the word 'bandolier'. This can help you remember that a bandolier is an accessory used by bandits to carry ammunition.

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