Tools: Learn New Words | Secure Password Generator | Startup Tools | PDF Generator

Lasso (Noun)

Meaning 1

A long noosed rope used to catch animals.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The cowboy expertly swung his lasso to catch the escaped calf.
  • She watched in awe as the rodeo rider effortlessly used a lasso to capture a wild mustang.
  • Lena struggled to master the art of handling a lasso during her horse-riding lessons.
  • The rancher carried a long lasso slung over his shoulder, waiting to snag the stray steer.
  • Learning to use a lasso took weeks of practice, but Jack was determined to succeed as a rancher.

Synonyms

  • Lariat
  • Reata
  • Riata

Related Words

  • Lasso (verb)

Meaning 2

Belgian composer (1532-1594).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • Giulio Cesare was not renowned for roping in a lasso to capture the hearts of those more interested in musical composition rather than cattle.
  • It was difficult to imagine the renowned late Renaissance composer working with anything as rustic as a lasso.
  • The legacy of this master Belgian composer did not involve wrangling with a lasso between his compositions.
  • While they speculated about the private life of the composer, they failed to consider an affinity for wielding a lasso in his free time.
  • We can't really be sure whether Jacob de Wert would participate or not because a lot of that musical era witnessed master composers opting out as lasso enthusiasts.

Synonyms

  • Roland De Lassus
  • Orlando Di Lasso
  Copyright © 2024 Socielo Tech. All Rights Reserved. | Privacy Policy | Terms of use