lariat
Translation
lariat, lasso
Examples
The cowboy swung the lariat over his head.
The cowboy swung the lariat over his head.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the ~)) a rope used as a lasso The cowboy swung the lariat.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lasso, riata
Etymology
From Spanish 'la reata', meaning 'the rope'.
Memory Tips
Picture a cowboy at a rodeo. What does he use? A lariat. The word itself sounds like it's swinging through the air.