lariat (Meaning)
lariat (n)
a long noosed rope used to catch animals
lariat (n.)
A long, slender rope made of hemp or strips of hide, esp. one with a noose; -- used as a lasso for catching cattle, horses, etc., and for picketing a horse so that he can graze without wandering.
lariat (v. t.)
To secure with a lariat fastened to a stake, as a horse or mule for grazing; also, to lasso or catch with a lariat.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lariat
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a long noosed rope used to catch animalsA long, slender rope made of hemp or strips of hide, esp. one with a noose; -- used as a lasso for catching cattle, hors
lasso,reata, riata,
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The cowboy deftly swung his lariat, deftly corralling the wayward steer.
The performer twirled their lariat with finesse, creating intricate patterns in the air.
In the rodeo, the lariat is used in steer roping, team roping, and calf roping competitions.
As part of gaucho culture, lariat ropes are used in various equestrian skills, including rounding up cattle and marking horses.
