- 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. Source: opted
- 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. Source: opted
- 3. n. a long noosed rope used to catch animals Source: wordnet
- 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.] Source: webster
- 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.] Source: adambom
- 6. n:100 n a long noosed rope used to catch animals Source: ecdict
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