Thesaurus: lariat

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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. n. a long noosed rope used to catch animals
4. 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.] 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.]
5. A long, slender rope made of hemp or strips of hide, esp. onewith 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.]
6. n:100 n a long noosed rope used to catch animals