Meaning of LARIAT
| Pronunciation: | | 'lareeut
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| | Definition: | | [n] a long noosed rope used to catch animals |
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| | Synonyms: | | lasso, reata, riata |
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| | See Also: | | noose, rope, running noose, slip noose | |
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\Lar"i*at\, n. [Sp. la reata the rope; la the + reata
rope. Cf. {Reata}.]
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. [Mexico & Western U.S.]
\Lar"i*at\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lariated}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Lariating}.]
To secure with a lariat fastened to a stake, as a horse or
mule for grazing; also, to lasso or catch with a lariat.
[Western U.S.]
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| | Related Terms: | | bait, birdlime, bola, cobweb, dragnet, fishhook, fly, gill net, ground bait, hook, jig, lasso, lime, lure, meshes, net, noose, plug, pound net, purse seine, seine, snare, sniggle, spinner, springe, squid, toils, trawl, wobbler |
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