Lariat (Noun)
Meaning
A long noosed rope used to catch animals.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cowboy expertly swung his lariat to catch the runaway steer.
- She watched in awe as the rancher used a lariat to rope a wild mustang.
- The lariat was coiled at the ready in the rider's hand as he approached the stray calf.
- With a flick of his wrist, the rodeo rider sent the lariat flying towards the bucking bronco.
- The lasso, also known as a lariat, was a crucial tool for cowboys on the open range.