'Lariat' definitions:

Definition of 'lariat'

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noun
A long noosed rope used to catch animals [syn: lasso, lariat, riata, reata]

Definition of 'Lariat'

From: GCIDE
  • Lariat \Lar"i*at\ (l[a^]r"[i^]*[a^]t), 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.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Lariat'

From: GCIDE
  • Lariat \Lar"i*at\ (l[a^]r"[i^]*[a^]t), 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.] [1913 Webster]

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